Solanum lycopersicum

Solanum lycopersicum

Systematic Position

Kingdom: Plantae
Division:Tracheophytes/Angiosperms/Eudicots
Class: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Solanum 
Specie: lycopersicum
Authority: L.

Uses & Benefits:

    Solanum lycopersicum commonly known as Tomato is widely used. It is a common vegetable, used in cooking. It has somewhat sweet taste unlike other vegetables. Solanum lycopersicum is rich in fibers and other elements. Can be eaten raw and cooked. Various like tomato sauce or tomato ketchup are made from tomato.


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