SPUDS is a term used to refer to various types of POTATOES. It can include POTATOES, TATERS, murphies, and TUBERS. POTATOES are a starchy tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum. TATERS are another name for POTATOES, while murphies are a type of potato that is usually larger and has a slightly different flavor. TUBERS are a type of root vegetable that includes POTATOES, as well as other vegetables such as yams and sweet POTATOES. All of these vegetables are referred to as spuds.