Tomato belong to genus

Solanum

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Lycopodium

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Physalis

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Solanum
Linnaeus placed the tomato in the genus Solanum. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant belongs to nightshade family called as Solanaceae. It is a fruit. It is widely used in making sauces, soup, salads and many other dishes. It is extensively used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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