Thai Bird's Eye
Capsicum annuum
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...
- Family
- Solanaceae
How to use it
The Thai Bird's Eye pepper is not only a culinary staple but also has medicinal uses. It is known for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and aiding digestion. Additionally, its vibrant appearance makes it a popular choice for ornamental gardening, adding a splash of color to any garden space.
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Gardening tip
When planting Thai Bird's Eye peppers, ensure they are placed in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12 for optimal growth.
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At a glance
What it needs
USDA hardiness
Zones 9–12
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Thai Bird's Eye
- Slug
- thai-birds-eye
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Capsicum
- Species
- annuum
- Category
- Pepper
- Hardiness zone (min)
- 9
- Hardiness zone (max)
- 12
- Average height (cm)
- 0
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 52
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