Eggplant

Plant species

Solanum melongena is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae, grown worldwide for its edible fruit, typically used as a vegetable in cooking. It is known by a number of names, including eggplant, aubergine, and brinjal. Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines.

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