index KINDOM PLANT KINDOM phylum TRACHEOPHYTA (VASCULAR PLANTS) phylum SPERMATOPHYTA (SEED PLANTS) phylum ANGIOSPERMAE (FLOWERS) CLASS DICOTS SUBCLASS ASTERID SUPERORDER LAMIANAE ORDER Solanales FAMILY Solanaceae
Genus Solanum



Genus Solanum TOMATO


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Cherry Tomato
My house Chico, Ca
BBALLBLU.GIF Native: Western SouthAmerica

BBALLBLU.GIF Perennial vine
Killed by frost (Annual)

HEALTHINSECT.gif, 35 kB BBALLBLU.GIF Tomato leaves and stems contain poisonous glycoalkaloids
Resistant to disease
Salmonella can easily contaminate tomatos.


BBALLBLU.GIF Rootable hairs on stems

The stems and leaves of tomatoes contain alkali poisons that can agitate the stomach.
Eating glycoalkaloids will lead to cramping, diarrhea, confusion and headaches.
Unripe green tomatoes can have the same effect.
The leaves contain a pleasant distinctive aroma.

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Cherry Tomato
My house Chico, Ca
5 PETALS

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Solanum. tuberosum
POTATO


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Potato
2008.07
BBALLBLU.GIF Native: Andes Mountains

HEALTHINSECT.gif, 35 kB BBALLBLU.GIF Potato leaves and stems contain poisonous glycoalkaloids

Contain Glycoalkaloids, the same as tomatoes, except in larger concentrations.
Glycoalkaloids are also found in nightshade,
Glycoalkaloids can be found in the leaves, stems, and sprouts of potatoes.
Exposure to light will grow the poisons.
Eating glycoalkaloids will lead to cramping, diarrhea, confused headaches, or even coma and death.
It's said that just 3 to 6 mg per kilogram of body weight could be fatal.
Avoid potatoes with a greenish tinge.

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