A Wild Potato’s 10,000-Year Journey Through the Southwest

Ancient Indigenous peoples transported a wild potato across the Southwest, expanding its range thousands of years ago. More than 10,000 years ago, people living in the American Southwest carried a wild relative of today’s potato across long distances, helping the plant spread beyond its original habitat. According to a study published today (January 21, 2026) […]Science,Agriculture,Archaeology,PLOS#Wild #Potatos #10000Year #Journey #Southwest1769022366