Capsicum annuum

How to use it

This species is incredibly versatile, serving multiple purposes worldwide. Beyond its primary role as a globally cultivated food crop, it is utilized in medicine, self-defense applications, and as an ornamental plant.

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In the kitchen

This highly versatile species is widely cultivated for human consumption, producing colorful berries in shades of red, green, and yellow. Depending on the cultivar, these peppers can range from mild to highly pungent. Familiar culinary varieties include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers.

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About

Capsicum annuum is a species of the plant genus Capsicum native to southern North America and northern South America. This species is the most common and extensively cultivated of the five domesticated capsicums. The species encompasses a wide variety of shapes and sizes of peppers, both mild and hot, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. Cultivars are descended from the wild American bird pepper still found in warmer regions of the Americas. In the...