these experiments , in spite of the warnings of several prominent plant and eco-biologists that no good could possibly result from any process of cross-breeding that bore such a strong resemblance to the creation of frankenstein 's monster , culminated in the short-lived but spectacularly successful jersey piper , recognisable by the streaks of maroon in the bushy lushness of its foliage , and the exceptionally large head , earning the tuber the sobriquet spud head ( latin : potatalis frankensteinis ) .