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________ is a medicinal plant of the potato family.

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Ashwagandha
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Petunia
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Mulethi
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Aloe
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Solution

The correct option is A Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a medicinal plant of Solanaceae (Potato family). It is used in ayurvedic medicine to treat several ailments. It is also commonly known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry.

Petunia is an ornamental plant belonging to the family Solanaceae.
Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a medicinal plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It has anti diabetic and antioxidant properties. It is also used to cure sore throat.
Aloe is a medicinal plant of the Liliaceae family and is used to treat several skin injuries.

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