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