there are ripe, white eggplants. Way back in the 1700s, early European versions of eggplant were smaller and yellow or white. They looked a bit like goose or hen's eggs, which led to the name “eggplant." White eggplant, botanically known as part of Solanum melongena is scientifically considered a perennial fruit though agriculturally it is grown as an annual vegetable. All eggplants are part of the Solanaceae family along with potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.
gwdope on February 22nd, 2018 at 23:12 UTC »
Always wondered why they are called that.
peonies_envy on February 22nd, 2018 at 23:35 UTC »
Aren’t those just white eggplant (a different variety?)
LobsterCowboy on February 23rd, 2018 at 01:17 UTC »
there are ripe, white eggplants. Way back in the 1700s, early European versions of eggplant were smaller and yellow or white. They looked a bit like goose or hen's eggs, which led to the name “eggplant." White eggplant, botanically known as part of Solanum melongena is scientifically considered a perennial fruit though agriculturally it is grown as an annual vegetable. All eggplants are part of the Solanaceae family along with potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.