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Papa Amarilla

Yellow-fleshed Andean landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking — prized in Peruvian cuisine for causa.

At a glance

Origin
Peru (native, ancient)
Region
Andean / Native
Classification
Iconic

Best uses

Boiling / SaladSpecialty

About this variety

Yellow-fleshed Andean landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking — prized in Peruvian cuisine for causa.

Papa Amarilla is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for boiling / salad, specialty. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Papa Amarilla

What is Papa Amarilla potato?+

Papa Amarilla is a andean / native potato variety originating from Peru (native, ancient). Yellow-fleshed Andean landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking — prized in Peruvian cuisine for causa.

What is Papa Amarilla potato best used for?+

Papa Amarilla is best suited to boiling / salad, specialty. Yellow-fleshed Andean landrace. Diploid, fast-cooking — prized in Peruvian cuisine for causa.

Where is Papa Amarilla grown?+

Papa Amarilla is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Peru (native, ancient). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team · Linked to Wikidata for cross-reference.

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