Fruits A Vegetables
Botanically, fruits and vegetables are classified depending on which part of the plant they come from. A fruit develops from the flower of a plant, while the other parts of the plant are categorized as vegetables. Fruits contain seeds, while vegetables can consist of roots, stems and leaves.
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The aubergine (Solanum melongena), or eggplant, is a subtropical species of plant native to Asia that belongs to the genus nightshade (Solanum) within the nightshade family (Solanaceae). The fruit is also known as Melanzani (correct Italian: Melanzana).