Most of the plants in our Fall gardens are waiting for the first frost. There are still some wonderful examples of the different plants that can be grown. I don't expect that Egg Plant is on the top or anyone's list as their favorite vegetable. It is more commonly used in Europe and Latin America. Also, you should not eat the stems or roots because they are poisonous. Here is a short article from Wikipedia: Egg Plant about how it is used.
Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines. Typically used as a vegetable in cooking, it is a berry by botanical definition. As a member of the genus Solanum, it is related to the tomato, chili pepper, and potato, although those are of the New World while the eggplant is of the Old World. Like the tomato, its skin and seeds can be eaten, but, like the potato, it is usually eaten cooked. Eggplant is nutritionally low in macronutrient and micronutrient content, but the capability of the fruit to absorb oils and flavors into its flesh through cooking expands its use in the culinary arts.
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