eli5: Why do tomatoes not have tubers like potatoes?

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Are they not in the same family?

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Being in the same family doesn’t mean they must share every characteristic. Sometimes even members of the same species can look vastly different, for example cauliflower and kale.

There are many other differences between members of the Solanaceae family too, for example whether they are annual or perennial plants, whether the fruits are poisonous, etc. Overall, the family Solanaceae is defined by a combination of morphological, biochemical, and genetic characteristics that are shared among its members and distinguish them from other plant families.

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