Eggplant (scientific name: Solanum melongena L.) Solanaceae, Solanum, Solanum erect branching herb to sub-shrub, up to 1 m, twigs, petioles and pedicels are 6-8- (10) branches, flat stick stellate villous or shortly stalked, mostly sprig of purple (often wild prickles), getting old is the hair fall off gradually. Leaves large, ovate to oblong-ovate, petiole 2-4.5 cm long (wild prickles). Can ...