Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty')
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Sun Requirements
Toxicity
Fruit
Life cycle
Minimum cold hardiness
Plant Habit
Propagation: Seeds
Detailed Information
While ‘Black Beauty’ is a cultivar, the species *Solanum melongena* (Eggplant) originates from:
* **India**
* **Southeast Asia**
Specifically, it is believed to have been domesticated in India. ‘Black Beauty’ is a popular cultivar developed in the United States, but its genetic heritage traces back to this region.