Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Tomatoes are juicy fruits that come in different colors like red, yellow, and orange. They are tasty and can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in sauces and soups.

Hábitat: Gardens, Farms

Aspecto

The Tomato is a herbaceous plant with hairy green stems and deeply lobed leaves. It produces small yellow flowers that develop into plump, juicy fruits, typically red, but also yellow, orange, or purple.

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Tomato

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Common

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Datos interesantes

Some tomatoes can be green when ripe, not just red; their color depends on the variety.

The world's heaviest tomato weighed over 3.5 kilograms – that's heavier than a brick!

Tomatoes have even been grown in space by astronauts, proving their versatility!

Tomatoes were once feared by some Europeans, who thought they were poisonous!

Habilidades especiales

Tomato plants can fertilize themselves, ensuring fruit production even without external help from pollinators.

Indeterminate tomato varieties can keep growing taller and producing new fruits until frost or disease stops them.

Tiny hairs (trichomes) on stems and leaves can deter small pests and reduce water loss in hot weather.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-200 cm
Extensión: 30-100 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-3 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to fall
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Anual
Método de polinización: Autopolinización

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Human

Homo sapiens

Main consumer of the fruit

eats

Tobacco hornworm

Manduca sexta

Larvae eat leaves and fruit

pollinates

Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Buzz-pollinates flowers for fruit set

parasitizes

Potato cyst nematode

Globodera pallida

Nematode feeds on plant roots

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.