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Tomato: Botanical Classification and Origin by John Beck is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Tomato is the edible fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The tomato plant originated in western South America and Central America and was domesticated by indigenous peoples of Mexico. While botanically a fruit, tomatoes are generally served as a vegetable. Tomato plants are vines that can grow several meters in a single growing season. There are many varieties of tomatoes that differ in size, shape, color, flavor, and other properties. Tomatoes are a significant global
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- John Beck
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