Luftpotatis är en snabbväxande örtartad vinranka med en massiv potatislik knöl i jorden. Stora brett hjärtformiga blad, färska grön skaft och grenar. Får små potatislika frukter på grenarna efter blomning.
Alla gröna delar (blad stam, blommor, frukter och frö) såväl som rå knöl är giftig om man äter dem!
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Can grow to 5 to (10) m, Air Potato is a fast growing herbaceous twining vine with a massive potato-like tuber. It makes most ornamental, large, broadly heart-shaped, fresh green leaves and axillary born aerial bulbils which may gain up to 1 pound in weight. The bulbils as well as the tuber are rich in starch and are used cooked or fried just like potatoes in the kitchen. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year at a minimum of some 10°C. In winter reduce watering to a minimum.
Note: all green parts (leaves, stem, flowers, fruits and seeds) as well as the raw tuber are poisonous if ingested!
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