Solanum melongena
( so - LAY - num mel - ON - gen - uh )
introduction
Eggplant, also called Aubergine, Brinjal, or Baigan is a spongy fruit that absorbs flavor well and is used in many cuisines worldwide. These plants are native to India, Africa, and south Asia. There are various cultivars that have been developed since the plants were domesticated, divided into categories below.
Eggplant varieties and cultivars
Oval or Elongated Eggplants
Black Magic
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Classic
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Dusky
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Classic
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Slim Eggplants
Little Fingers
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Ichiban
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Pingtung Long
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Louisiana Long Green
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Thai Long Green
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Dourga
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Traditional White Skinned Eggplants
Casper
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Easter Egg
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Bicolored Eggplants
Rosa Bianca
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Violetta de Firenze
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Bianca Sfumata di Rosa
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Listada de Gandia
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Prosperosa
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Udumalapet
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Miniature Eggplant
Fairy Tale
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Patio Baby
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Gretel
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Hansel
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