Interesting Knowledge Extension October 23, 2025 1 min read

eggplant or what?

By ForwardPlant Team

Eggplant, or *Solanum melongena*, is indeed a fruit botanically speaking. It develops from the flower's ovary and contains seeds, which are defining characteristics of fruits. Though often used culinarily as a vegetable, its reproductive function places it firmly in the fruit category alongside tomatoes and peppers.

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