Pepper Plant

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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…
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Capsicum Frutescens

Description Capsicum Frutescens, commonly known as the pepper plant, is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter tall and produces small, colorful fruits that are used in a variety of cuisines around the world. The plant is known for its pungent, spicy flavor, which is attributed…
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Capsicum Baccatum

Description Capsicum Baccatum is a species of pepper plant native to South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is also known as the Aji pepper or Peruvian pepper. This plant species is part of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. Capsicum Baccatum is a perennial plant that can grow up to five feet tall.…
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