Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Introduction
- Description
- Succinct
- Formal Description
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Phenology
- Synonyms
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Evolution and Systematics
- Phylogeny
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Commentary
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Introduction
The tomato is cultivated worldwide for its delicious fruits. Although we call it a vegetable, the tomato we eat is a berry. It is one of the most important cultivated members of the family Solanaceae, along with the potato, the eggplant, tobacco and petunias. In some places, tomato plants can become weeds and somewhat invasive.




