pl tell me whether tomato is a herb or shrub.

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  1. 220672

    220672 New Member

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    Pl tell me whether tomato is a herb or shrub..
     
  2. vitog

    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    The tomato plant is a herbaceous perennial in its native habitat, but it is usually grown as an annual in temperate climates. So I guess you could call it both a herb and a shrub.
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    A herb.

    Even when perennial, it doesn't have persistent woody stems with secondary thickening, so is definitely not a shrub.
     

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