Description:

• Solanum tuberosum or potato is an annual herb cultivated for its tubers that has a high economical value as food and locally known as "Al-batatus البطاطا".
• Leaves, unripe tubers, sprouts of tubers and tubers that become green due to exposure to light are the toxic parts. Therefore, it is advisable to keep potato in a dark place and never eat potato that turned to green.

Signs of toxicity

• Intensive digestive disturbances, vomiting, salivation
• Headache, confusion, coma
• Increased heart rate
• Fever and dehydration
• Skin contact may cause contact urticaria and dermatitis.