Genus Lycopersicum (Noun)
Meaning
Tomatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Lycopersicum is a group of flowering plants that includes tomatoes and other related species.
- Tomatoes are the most widely cultivated species within the genus Lycopersicum.
- The genus Lycopersicum is native to the Americas, with tomatoes being the most widely distributed species.
- Scientists have identified several species within the genus Lycopersicum that are closely related to the domesticated tomato.
- The genus Lycopersicum is a member of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, peppers, and eggplants.