Tomato
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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.
Habitat: Gardens, Farms
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusSolanum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Self-Pollination Power
Tomato plants can fertilize themselves, ensuring fruit production even without external help from pollinators.
Ability
Continuous Growth
Indeterminate tomato varieties can keep growing taller and producing new fruits until frost or disease stops them.
Ability
Hairy Defenses
Tiny hairs (trichomes) on stems and leaves can deter small pests and reduce water loss in hot weather.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-200 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Self
Ecological connections
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
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Agricultural
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Also known as
Love AppleTomate
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash tomatoes before eating to remove dirt and pesticides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Tomato?
30-200 cm
How wide does Tomato spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Tomato?
1-3 cm
When does Tomato bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Tomato edible?
Yes
Is Tomato toxic?
Mild
What is Tomato's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Tomato pollinated?
Self
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