Fact 1
The eggplant contains seeds that are small, soft and edible, but they taste bitter because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids, which are relatives of tobacco.
Fact 2
The eggplant used to have a bad reputation because of its bitter taste, causing people to believe its consumption would lead to cancer, insanity and even leprosy.
Fact 3
The name eggplant came from 18th century Europeans because their variety of aubergines was yellow or white and resembled a hens egg.
A type of winter squash, similar to a pumpkin.
A cultivar in the group of cabbages that is known for its edible bud.
A species of the onion genus.
A small evergreen tree native to Asia.
A spring vegetable in the genus Asparagus.
A root vegetable, usually orange in color.
Various plants with an edible, fleshy fruit.
A widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria.
The pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, part of the rose family.