Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Southern Pink')

Given the name “Southern Pink” and that eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a warm-weather crop, the ‘Southern Pink’ eggplant is likely:

* **Adapted to the Southern United States:** This is the most probable answer. Plant breeders often select and name varieties based on their performance in specific regions. A name like ‘Southern Pink’ implies it thrives in the climate and growing conditions of the southern United States.

It’s important to remember that while the name gives a clue, the specific cultivar could potentially be grown in other regions with similar climates (e.g., other warm areas with long growing seasons). However, its breeding and selection likely originated in the southern US.