Models of Tomatoes - Specimen details

Models of Tomatoes - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 48077

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Plant Name 114.01 SOLANACEAE Lycopersicon esculentum Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Models of Tomatoes Vernacular Name
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Parts Held Models of Tomatoes Geography Description
Uses Models of TomatoesUse: User: TDWG use
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Notes: Label source: Two types - Best of All (Red) and Golden Perfection (Yellow) The tomato is a native of Central and South America and still grows wild in that area. It was imported into Europe in the 16th century, but for many years it was considered to be, poisonous and was grown only for ornamental purposes Its present popularity and importance as a food crop are the outcome of breeding work between 1880 and 1890 when new and better varieties were raised and the value of the plant was realised.

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