Solanum melongena

Aubergine, Brinjal, Jew's Apple, Eggplant
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Fearlessness in the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

Goes straight to its goal and fears no inclemency.

Colour

Light lavender, white, yellow

Message of the Flower

Vital Courage

The Mother’s Comment

Must be controlled to be beneficial.

Colour

Purple, yellow

Family

Solanaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Black Beauty', 'Long Purple', and 'Fairy Tale'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

1-2 inches

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mild

Leaf Texture

Hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial (grown as annual)

Blooming Period

Summer

Climate

Warm, temperate to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile, pH 5.5-6.5

Temperature Ranges

70F to 85F (21C to 29C)

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids, spider mites, verticillium wilt

Pollinators

Bees

Habitat

Cultivated worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Edible fruits, supports pollinators

Quotations

Not specifically quoted

Ornamental

Some for ornamental

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily culinary

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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