Tomatoes are the edible berries of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, also known as the tomato plant. The species is believed to have originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, which gave rise to the English word tomato.

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are nightshade fruits native to South America.

Despite being a fruit, it is commonly eaten and prepared as a vegetable.

They are high in vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

Tomatoes are typically red when mature, but they can also be yellow, orange, green, or purple. Furthermore, there are numerous tomato subspecies with varying shapes and flavors.