Melongena - Wikipedia Melongena is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Melongenidae, the crown conches and their allies [3] Species within the genus Melongena include: [4]
Solanum melongena - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox melongena Family: Solanaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): It has been used in traditional medicine and cultural ceremonies in several countries across the world The eggplant has been used as a treatment for diabetes, cholera, bronchitis, dysentery, ear infections, toothache, and skin infections
Solanum melongena - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Specific epithet refers to the melon-shaped fruit Subject to problems similar to other solanaceous crops (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers), including verticillium wilt Avoid these problems by planting resistant cultivars and rotating with non-solanaceous crops Flea beetles, tomato hornworms, Colorado potato beetles and cutworms can be problems
Solanum melongena (Eggplant) - Gardenia Both delicious and ornamental, Eggplants (Solanum melongena), also known as Aubergines, are tender perennials grown for their glossy, exotic-looking fruit Easy to grow, they come in various sizes, shapes, and colors and are used in a wide range of dishes worldwide
Eggplant - Wikipedia Eggplant (US, CA, AU, PH), aubergine (UK, [1] IE, NZ), brinjal (IN, SG, MY, ZA, SLE), or baigan (IN, GY) [2][3] 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 Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines
Eggplant | Organic, Heirloom, Cooking | Britannica Eggplant, (Solanum melongena), tender perennial plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its edible fruits Eggplant requires a warm climate and has been cultivated in its native Southeast Asia since remote antiquity A staple in cuisines of the Mediterranean region, eggplant figures
Solanum melongena (Eggplant) - THE WORLDWIDE VEGETABLES Eggplant (Solanum melongena) or aubergine is a species in genus Solanum L in tribe Solaneae of nightshade grown for its edible fruit Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes
Melongena - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics There are several varieties of S melongena known under the appellation of gauta in hausa; afufa or anara in igbo and Yoruba, sissieu in bamileke The different S melongena varieties are highly valued constituents of the Nigerian food habits and indigenous medicine