Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Bride')
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The eggplant, *Solanum melongena*, including the cultivar ‘Bride,’ originates from the **Indian subcontinent**. More specifically, the region encompassing **India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar** is considered its primary center of origin and diversification.
While it’s now grown worldwide, its genetic diversity is concentrated in South Asia, indicating its long history and evolution in that region.
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger