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Solanum pennellii

Solanum pennellii (syn. Lycopersicon pennellii) is a species of wild tomato in the family Solanaceae. It is native to the Galápagos Islands, Peru, and northern Chile. It is being extensively studied for its drought resistance and other traits in an effort to improve the cultivated tomato, Solanum lycopersicum.

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:

  • Solanum pennellii var. elachistus – Tarapacá Region, Chile
  • Solanum pennellii var. pennellii

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