Potato, which is a tuber, belongs to the family Solanaceae. What is the scientific name of potato?

Solanum melongena

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Solanum tuberosum

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Solanum nigrum

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Solanum lycopersicum

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Solution

The correct option is B Solanum tuberosum
The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum.
The scientific name of brinjal is Solanum melongena.
The scientific name of black nightshade (makoi) is Solanum nigrum.
The scientific name of tomato is Solanum lycopersicum.

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