Question

2. Name the family to which brinjal belongs.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Solanaceae

• Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.; 2n = 24), commonly known as brinjal, aubergine, or guinea squash, belongs to the Solanaceae family and is included under the genus Solanum, one of the largest genera covering more than 1550 species (Chen, 1997).

Answer 2

Answer:

Family: Solanaceae

Explanation:

• Brinjal, also known as "Aubergine" or "Eggplant" belongs to the family Solanaceae.
• Scientific name of brinjal is Solanum mengolena.
• Potato, tomato, tobacco, bell peppers, petunia, etc are some other examples of plants that belong to this family.
• Solanaceae is a very economically important family as its members are used for food, medicine, and other ornamental purposes.
• The Solanaceae family is known for its diverse range of alkaloids.

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