Capsicum

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Capsicum

Description Capsicum, commonly known as the pepper plant, is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It includes several species of peppers, both sweet and spicy, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, cayenne, and paprika. Capsicum plants are native to Central and South America, but are now cultivated worldwide for their culinary and medicinal uses. Taxonomic Information Domain…