Solanum melongena

Solanum melongena is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is moderate. Also known as Eggplant and Wild Eggplant.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Drooling Loss Of Appetite Abdominal Pain Diarrhea Drowsiness CNS Depression Disorientation Weakness Dilated Pupils Slow Heart Rate

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Solanum melongena is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae, grown worldwide for its edible fruit, typically used as a vegetable in cooking. It is known by a number of names, including eggplant, aubergine, and brinjal.

Common Names

  • Eggplant
  • Wild Eggplant

Also recorded as Aubergine, brinjal and brinjal eggplant.

Facts

Family
Solanaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb, Subshrub
In the wild
IN, TH, TR, BD, CN, PH + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.