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Solanaceae

 9-Lycopersicon fruit

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The fruit of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a berry with 2 locules and many seeds. The placentation is axile., which is typical of many members of the Solanaceae. The other major fruit type in the family is a capsule.
Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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