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Nomenclature

Previously known as Lycopersicon esculentum.

Phytochemistry

Green fruits and leaves contain steroidal glycoalkaloids such as soladulcidine, solanine, solasodine, chaconine etc., saponins.
Wink, M. (2009). Mode of Action and toxicology of plant toxins and poisonous plants. Mitt. Julius Kuhn-Inst. 421:93-111.

Toxicity

Class Ib-II poison - highly to moderately poisonus - disturbance of GI tract, vomiting, spasms, internal bleeding, salivation, trembling, restlessness, headache, delirium, fever and coma. In severe cases death may occur through respiratory arrest.
Wink, M. (2009). Mode of Action and toxicology of plant toxins and poisonous plants. Mitt. Julius Kuhn-Inst. 421:93-111.

Geographical distribution

  • Northern America, Mexico

Solanum lycopersicum L.

Family: SOLANACEAE
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum L.
Common names: Tomato
Distribution summary: Mexico
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Other use


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