STOP GETTING IT WRONG! Tomato & Potato: Genus or Family? (Taxonomy Explained)

Welcome to the most confusing question in introductory Biology! Does the tomato and potato share maximum characteristics at the Genus level or the Family level? Textbooks often disagree, and we're here to settle the debate using modern taxonomy!

In this video, we dive deep into the classification of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and the potato (Solanum tuberosum) to reveal the correct answer and explain why the confusion exists.
What We Cover:

Taxonomic Classification Explained: We break down the Linnaean hierarchy (Kingdom, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) and explain the rule: the lower the rank, the greater the similarity!


The Modern Answer (Genus): Learn why both the tomato and the potato are now classified under the same genus, Solanum, making this the level of maximum common characteristics.
The Historical Confusion (Family): We reveal the old classification where the tomato was in the genus Lycopersicum, which is the root of the "Family" answer found in older resources.
Bonus Content: Quick explanation of the difference between Monocots and Dicots, and a clarification of the ranks: Class, Order, and Family.
If you're studying for an exam, reviewing botany, or just love science, this video will clear up a major academic headache!


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