What is another word for lycopersicum?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪkə͡ʊpəsˌɪkəm] (IPA)

Lycopersicum is a scientific name for tomato, which belongs to the Solanaceae family. There are many synonyms for this popular fruit, including love apples, wolf peaches, and pomodoro. The term love apples comes from the belief that eating tomatoes could produce a love potion effect, while the name wolf peach comes from the toxic reputation of its plant relatives. Pomodoro, the Italian word for tomato, translates to "golden apple" in English. Other synonyms for lycopersicum include cerasiforme (cherry tomato), heinz hybrid, beefsteak tomato, and roma tomato. Regardless of the name, tomatoes remain a staple in many cuisines around the world, packed with nutrients and versatile in many dishes.

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Usage examples for Lycopersicum

In western South America, however, there is found growing a wild plant of lycopersicum which differs from the other recognized species in being more compact in growth, with fewer branches and larger leaves, and carrying an immense burden of fruit borne in large clusters.
"Tomato Culture: A Practical Treatise on the Tomato"
William Warner Tracy
The term lycopersicum signifies a "wolf's peach," because some parts of the plant are thought to excite animal passions.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
It was called lycopersicum- a compound term meaning wolf and peach; indicating that, notwithstanding its beauty, it was regarded as a sort of "Dead Sea fruit."
"The Home Acre"
E. P. Roe

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