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NC State Extension describes Solanum melongena as a nightshade with edible fruits varying in color and form. This profile does not identify every plant called eggplant in a regional source; the plant’s leaves are not the culinary ingredient described here.
Sources: North Carolina State University Extension (Accessed 2026) ↗
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North Carolina State University Extension · Accessed 2026
Consulted October 17, 2026. Text used for a concise attributed reading; no media reproduced.
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BRING IT TO THE TABLE
Cook with eggplant.
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