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Plant Name: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)Tomatoes, a botanically classified fruit, but considered as a vegetable by nutritionists and most of us. Yummy as it is or as an ingredient of a dish, they are a common item on our market shopping list.Tomatoes are mostly water, are a great source of carbs that are mainly simple sugars and insoluble fibers. It is the major dietary source of lycopene, the antioxidant that is linked to reduce the risk of some diseases like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Tomatoes are also a great source of Vitamin C that helps the immune system to fight illnesses....