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Brinjal
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Solanum melongena

BrinjalHerb

Eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, or baigan is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit, typically used as a vegetable in cooking.

FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial (commonly cultivated as an annual)

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