Brinjal, also known as eggplant or aubergine, is a plant with the following characteristics:
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FruitThe fruit is a large, fleshy berry that can be white, green, yellow, purple, or black. It can be elongated, cylindrical, ovoid, slender, or round, and can range in length from 2 to 12 inches. The fruit is spongy and absorbent, and is commonly used as a vegetable in cooking.
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LeavesThe leaves are large, coarsely lobed, and fuzzy, and are usually green in color. They can measure 10 to 20 cm long and 5 to 10 cm broad.
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FlowersThe flowers are white to purple, with five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens.
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PlantThe plant is erect and annual, and can grow up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height. It is often spiny, and has a branching stem.
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OriginThe brinjal originated in the Indian subcontinent, and is believed to have been domesticated from the wild nightshade species thorn or bitter apple.
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UsesThe fruit and other parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine. The eggplant is rich in phenols and anthocyanins, which may have antioxidant, anticancer, and other health-promoting effects.
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