Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Plant Family: Solanaceae

Native Region: Western South America and Central America

Tomato

Brief Description

A herbaceous annual plant with fuzzy green stems and deeply lobed, aromatic leaves. It produces small yellow flowers that develop into fleshy, edible fruits that are typically red when ripe.

Care Instructions

Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily), consistent watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Provide a trellis or cage for support as it grows.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-21T13:58:13.765862