Solanum melongena

Synonyms

Aubergine

Aubergines

Brinjal

Brinjals

Eggplant

Eggplants

Solanum melongenas

melongena, Solanum

A plant species of the genus SOLANUM, family SOLANACEAE. The fruit is a large, egg-shaped berry, varying in color from dark purple to red, yellowish, or white. The leaves are large and ovate. The flowers are pendant, violet, and two inches across.