Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Eiervrug, Aubergine, Brinjal, Eggplant, Garden egg, Guinea squash, Melongene

Family: Solanaceae (Potato)

Distribution: Bangladesh, India

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Comments: Botanically classified as a berry, the fruit contains numerous small, soft seeds that, though edible, taste bitter because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids like the related tobacco.