Louisiana Long Green Eggplant (Solanum melongena) wild four o'clock The fruits appear in clusters

The fruits appear in clusters of one or two and ripen late

arid conditions and is commonly found in desert

The nuts are an essential food source for many animals

but it is significantly longer and flatter

It belongs to the genus Penstemon in the family Plantaginaceae

Louisiana Long Green Eggplant (Solanum melongena) wild four o'clock The fruits appear in clustersSelect the fruits of this Southern heirloom eggplant when they're young for the best flavour and texture. The slender fruits grow 8 9" long and have attractive light green skin and full bodied, nutty white flesh. Tall plants produce large yields that can be harvested in as little as 70 80 days.