Capsicum ( / ˈkæpsɪkəm / [3]) is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit. Contents 1 Etymology and names 2 Taxonomy 3 Growing conditions 4 Species and varieties 4.1 Species list 4.2 Formerly placed here 4.3 Genetics 4.4 Breeding
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Capsicum is the genus that includes all varieties of peppers. This involves bell peppers as well as spicy peppers, such as cayenne and jalapeño. While Capsicum contains several phytochemicals
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. Its fruit is commonly applied to the skin for arthritis pain and other conditions. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a
plant, genus Capsicum. pepper, (genus Capsicum ), genus of more than 30 species of flowering plants in the nightshade family ( Solanaceae ), several of which are extensively cultivated for their edible, often pungent fruits. The genus comprises all the varied forms of fleshy-fruited peppers, including the mild bell peppers that are used as a vegetable and the hot peppers, such as habanero and tabasco, that are used as relishes, pickled, or ground into a fine powder for use …
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cap· si· cum ˈkap-si-kəm 1 capitalized : a genus of tropical herbs and shrubs of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) widely cultivated for their many-seeded usually fleshy-walled berries 2 : any plant of the genus Capsicum called also pepper 3 : the dried ripe fruit of some capsicums (as C. frutescens) used as a gastric and intestinal stimulant
Capsicum is the genus of pepper plants, which includes sweet peppers such as bell peppers. These peppers are a part of the nightshade family along with eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes. This vegetable is native to the Americas but is produced and used worldwide in international cuisines and as natural remedies.
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Capsicum is also known as cayenne pepper, red pepper, African chilies, green pepper, tabasco pepper, paprika, pimiento, Mexican chilies, Louisiana pepper, and others. Capsicum has been used internally as a gargle for throat irritation or infection, for stomach ailments, and to protect against hardening of the arteries and heart disease.
Capsaicin is a compound in hot peppers that causes a burning sensation when consumed. It’s likewise taken as a supplement. Potential benefits Capsaicin stimulates your senses and is linked to
A variety of colored bell peppers. Chef chopping bell peppers. The name pepper was given by Europeans when Christopher Columbus brought the plant back to Europe. At that time, black pepper (peppercorns), from the unrelated plant Piper nigrum originating from India, was a highly prized condiment. The name pepper was applied in Europe to all known spices with a hot and pungent taste and was therefore extended to genus Capsicum when it was introduced from …