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Lycopersicon peruvianum, commonly known as the wild tomato, is a herbaceous annual plant native to the northern regions of Chile, Ecuador, and the Galápagos Islands. Lycopersicon peruvianum (Latin: Lycopersicon peruvianum, family Solanaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Lycopersicon peruvianum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Lycopersicon peruvianum is a member of the Solanaceae family native to CLN, ECU, GAL, and PER. Lycopersicon peruvianum thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Lycopersicon peruvianum grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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