Eggplant

Eggplant, also called aubergine or Guinea squash, is a tender perennial plant of the nightshade family grown for its edible fruits. It is a vegetable that grows in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and thrives in hot climates and during the summer months. The stem is often spiny, and the flowers are white to purple in color, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens. Eggplant is usually cooked before consumption and is eaten as a vegetable.