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Eggplant
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Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Eggplants are vegetables that come in different colors like purple, white, or green. They are tasty when cooked and are used in many delicious dishes around the world.
Habitat: Gardens, Farms
Appearance
The Eggplant plant has large, fuzzy green leaves and often purple, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its most distinct feature is the fruit, typically glossy and deep purple, though some varieties can be white, green, or striped, and elongated or round in shape.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusSolanum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient farmers in India started growing eggplants over 4,000 years ago.
Despite being delicious, the eggplant plant is related to the poisonous deadly nightshade!
Eggplants can float on water, like tiny purple boats!
One eggplant fruit can hold hundreds of tiny seeds inside it.
Special abilities
Ability
Self-Pollinating Power
Eggplant can self-pollinate, meaning it produces fruit without needing another plant or many insects for fertilization.
Ability
Bitter Defense
Eggplant leaves produce bitter compounds called solanine, which helps deter pests from eating its foliage.
Ability
Fuzzy Leaf Shield
Its fuzzy leaves can trap moisture and help reduce water loss during hot, sunny weather.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Self
Ecological connections
eaten by
Colorado potato beetle
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Larvae and adults munch on leaves.
eaten by
Eggplant flea beetle
Epitrix fuscula
Feeds on leaves, creating small holes.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Vibrates flowers for pollen release.
Traits
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Also known as
Aubergine
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash eggplants before eating them to stay healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Eggplant?
60-120 cm
How wide does Eggplant spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Eggplant?
2-5 cm
When does Eggplant bloom?
Summer to early fall
Is Eggplant edible?
Yes
Is Eggplant toxic?
Mild
What is Eggplant's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Eggplant pollinated?
Self
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