PLANTS

Irish potato

Solanum tuberosum

ToxicIntroducedHerbPerennialmai

Toxic. Perennial herbaceous plant. Introduced to Québec. Grows in fields. Flowers in May.

There are 12 observations of Irish potato in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Laurentides, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and August and become rare from October to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

Capitale-Nationale6
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine1
Laurentides1
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean1
Estrie1
Outaouais1
Abitibi-Témiscamingue1

Habitat

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