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The eggplant has a long history of taxonomic confusion with the scarlet and Ethiopian eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum), known as gilo and nakati, respectively, and described by Linnaeus as S. aethiopicum. The eggplant was sometimes considered a variety violaceum of that species. S. violaceum of de Candolle applies to Linnaeus' S. aethiopicum.
Solanum torvum, also known as pendejera, turkey berry, devil's fig, pea eggplant, platebrush or susumber, [2] is a bushy, erect and spiny perennial plant used horticulturally as a rootstock for eggplant. Grafted plants are very vigorous and tolerate diseases affecting the root system, thus allowing the crop to continue for a second year.
Thai eggplant. Thai eggplant (Thai: มะเขือ, RTGS: makhuea) is the name for several varieties of eggplant used in Southeast Asian cuisines, most often of the eggplant species Solanum melongena. [1] They are also cultivated in India and Sri Lanka and feature in Sri Lankan cuisine. These golf ball sized eggplants are commonly used in ...
Eggplant. This nightshade fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) is low in calories, high in fiber, and replete with nutrients such as vitamins C, K, B6, folate, and potassium. Like blueberries, purple ...
Rich in antioxidants and fiber, eggplants offer a host of health benefits, making them a wonderful addition to any balanced diet. When it comes to cooking eggplant, a few simple techniques can ...
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Solanum aethiopicum, the bitter tomato, Ethiopian eggplant, [1] or nakati, is a fruiting plant of the genus Solanum mainly found in Asia and Tropical Africa. It is also known as Ethiopian nightshade, [2] garden eggs, pumpkin-on-a-stick, [3][4] and mock tomato. It is a popular vegetable in north-east India, and is known as khamen akhaba in ...
Arroz con gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that consists of rice, pork, tomato paste, achiote, gandules (pigeon peas), and sofrito. Perfect served alongside pernil and yuca fries (and ...