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Can you eat the potatoes when the plant has nightshade berries on the top?
Yes. They are new seed berries and are poisonous but the potato tubers are safe to eat. Peel any green skin completely before eating. Green skinned potatoes are those that have been growing on the ground's surface
What is an example of a non green plant used for food?
Mushrooms are an example of a non-green plant that is used for food. Although mushrooms are fungi and not plants, they are often included in the category of edible plants because they are used in culinary dishes.
Why should the green part of a potato be removed?
Exposure to sunlight causes the outer parts of the potato to turn green, when this happens it indicates an increase in the presence of solanine, a toxic chemical. The green areas should be peeled or cut away and not eaten, the rest of the potato will be OK to eat.
Are plants really green?
Yes, plants appear green because they contain a pigment called chlorophyll that absorbs red and blue light for photosynthesis, reflecting green light. This is why we perceive most plants as green.
Why is there a green spot on a potato after electricity has been passed?
Corrosion of copper electrode generates copper salts (which are blue/green) that then diffuse into the flesh of the potato. Don't eat them, copper salts are toxic!!!
Is a potato a flower?
The potato itself is a tuber, but potato plants are flowering plants and as such do indeed have flowers.
What are some Flavonoid rich foods?
green vegetables eggs all types berries cranberries, potato beans
What colours are the mistloe plant?
The leaves are a dusty olive green and the berries are creamy white. I have made a link to a picture for you below.
Ihave small tomato growing out of blossoms of potato plants Any idea what these would be?
As the tomato and the potato are close relatives the seed pod of a potato looks like a green tomato. What you have is a potato seed pod. Do not be tempted to eat it.
Who ate the green potato chip?
Cadjea ate the green potato chips
Is a squrriel a herbivore?
A squirrel is a rodent and eats a variety of nuts and berries. A herbivore eats only green plants, like a cow.
Can you eat the potatoes when the plant has nightshade berries on the top?
Yes. They are new seed berries and are poisonous but the potato tubers are safe to eat. Peel any green skin completely before eating. Green skinned potatoes are those that have been growing on the ground's surface
Why do potato plants follow the sun?
I suspect that like most green plants the potato has gibberellins (growth hormones) in the stem that migrate to the side of the stem opposite the sun. On that side they stimulate stem growth, causing the stem to bend towards the sun.
Is a poteto a fruit or vegetable?
A potato is a vegetable. Potatoes are part of the root system of the plant. Potato plants actually do bear fruits. They look like small green tomatoes. However, they are poisonous.
Are potato plants poisonous to horses?
I have been told that the greens of potato palnts are poisonous to horses. I am researching this now and will report back. Yes the green parts of the potato plant are poisonous. The potato is a member of the nightshade family. They contain solanin which is a nerve toxin that is very toxic even in small amounts.
How do green potato chips become green?
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What is an example of a non green plant used for food?
Mushrooms are an example of a non-green plant that is used for food. Although mushrooms are fungi and not plants, they are often included in the category of edible plants because they are used in culinary dishes.
