The Tomatoes
A common name for a perennial herb, Lycopersicon lycopersicum of the nightshade family, Solanaceace ,and for its edible fruit. Spanish explorers introduced tomato seeds into Europe and North America, but the "love apple" did not become popular in either area until the 19th century.
Rich in potassium and vitamins A and C, varieties range in size from 2cm (less than 1in) in diameter to over 15cm (6in); in color from white to yellow, orange or deep red; in shape from ovals to oblongs to teardrops; and in flavor from highly acidic to very sweet.
Tomatoes are the most used canned vegetable in the United States.
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