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eggplant

Plant

  • Grown as an annual
  • 1-3' tall

Leaf

  • 4-8" long
  • Broadly ovate
  • Shallow-lobed edges
  • Fuzzy, especially on underside
  • Often shot through with holes from flea beetles

Flower

  • Typically star-shaped with fused petals
  • Typically purple (sometimes white) with prominent yellow stamens

Fruit

  • Size, shape vary by cultivar
  • Broadly ovate or elongated
  • Usually purple, sometimes white
  • Glossy skin
  • Edible