The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America and Central America. The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived. 

Shelf Life:
Counter
Refrigerator
Fresh Tomatoes last for
1 Week
2 Weeks
Canned Tomatoes last for
1 Year - 18 Months (Unopened)
7 Days (Opened)