russet

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But for some, the true treat will turn out to be the classic oval or oblong-shaped russet spud, good for baking, frying or just plain admiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Continued warm weather meant autumn came late this year, but it brought an explosion of colour with some spectacular displays ranging from gold through to russet red, like here on the Wallington Estate in Northumberland.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

Flowers and fruit aside, manzanita bark is the star of the show in early summer, when the russet bark on the muscular limbs peels off, revealing chartreuse new growth underneath.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

“This increase is the result of rising prices of several holiday grocery staples including biscuits, butter and russet potatoes, which have increased the most in price, respectively,” Datasembly CEO Ben Reich told The Washington Times.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022

It was a perfect October afternoon, with the sun streaming through what remained of the russet leaves of the maple and beech trees that lined the road.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper