The tomato (see pronunciation) is the edible fruit of Solanum lycopersicum. source
The tomato (see pronunciation) is the edible fruit of Solanum lycopersicum.
commonly known as a tomato plant, which belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. source
commonly known as a tomato plant, which belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae.
The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato originates. source
The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato originates.
Numerous varieties of tomato are widely grown in temperate climates across the world, source
Numerous varieties of tomato are widely grown in temperate climates across the world,
An average common tomato weighs approximately 100 grams (4 oz). source
An average common tomato weighs approximately 100 grams (4 oz).
Tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. source
Tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks.
The tomatoes are botanically berry-type fruits. source
The tomatoes are botanically berry-type fruits.
The tomatoes are considered culinary vegetables, being ingredients of savory meals. source
The tomatoes are considered culinary vegetables, being ingredients of savory meals.
The word "tomato" comes from the Spanish tomate, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl word tomatl. source
The word "tomato" comes from the Spanish tomate, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl word tomatl.
The native Mexican tomatillo is tomate (in Nahuatl: tomātl Listen), meaning "fat water" or "fat thing") source
The native Mexican tomatillo is tomate (in Nahuatl: tomātl Listen), meaning "fat water" or "fat thing")
The Italian word, pomodoro (from pomo d'oro "apple of gold") was borrowed into Polish, and via Russian, into several other languages. source
The Italian word, pomodoro (from pomo d'oro "apple of gold") was borrowed into Polish, and via Russian, into several other languages.
Tomato plants are dicots, and grow as a series of branching stems, with a terminal bud at the tip that does the actual growing. source
Tomato plants are dicots, and grow as a series of branching stems, with a terminal bud at the tip that does the actual growing.
the tomato has a much lower sugar content than other edible fruits, and is therefore not as sweet. source
the tomato has a much lower sugar content than other edible fruits, and is therefore not as sweet.
The recorded history of tomatoes in Italy dates back to 31 October 1548 when the house steward of Cosimo de' Medici, the grand duke of Tuscany, source
The recorded history of tomatoes in Italy dates back to 31 October 1548 when the house steward of Cosimo de' Medici, the grand duke of Tuscany,
Tomatoes were not grown in England until the 1590s.17 One of the earliest cultivators was John Gerard, a barber-surgeon. source
Tomatoes were not grown in England until the 1590s.17 One of the earliest cultivators was John Gerard, a barber-surgeon.
Beefsteak tomatoes are 10 cm (4 in) or more in diameter, often used for sandwiches and similar applications. source
Beefsteak tomatoes are 10 cm (4 in) or more in diameter, often used for sandwiches and similar applications.