Tomato

Tomato

Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum like its close relative the potato, originated in the Andes region. There are many varieties of the cultivated tomato and the juicy fruits are full of vitamins and minerals which make them a valuable source of food. Tomato plants have hairy branching stems which tend to sprawl if not supported. The leaves are divided into toothed or lobed leaflets and the flowers have their stamens joined to form a long narrow cone. [CH] {MV}