Where are potatoes from?

The potato plant, _Solanum tuberosum_, is a member of the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. It is native to the South American Andes, specifically the region that includes modern-day Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Potatoes were first domesticated by the indigenous peoples of these regions around 8000-5000 BCE, and they have since spread to become a global staple food.