Russet Burbank
| Potato 'Russet Burbank' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | S. tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Russet Burbank' |
| Origin | 1902 |
Russet Burbank is a potato cultivar with dark brown skin and few eyes that is the most widely grown potato in North America. A russet type, its flesh is white, dry, and mealy, and it is good for baking, mashing, and french fries (chips). It is a common and popular potato.