Wild Eggplant (Solanum Insanum) is a annual or perennial shrub in the Solanaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Solanum insanum is a prickly, erect branched shrub considered the wild progenitor of the cultivated eggplant.
Wild Eggplant
Solanum Insanum
Solanum insanum is a prickly, erect branched shrub considered the wild progenitor of the cultivated eggplant.
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