Species
Capsicum annuum
Etymology
Capsicum: From the Greek word kapto (to bite) which refers to the fiery flavor found in many peppers.
annuum: From the Latin annuus 'year', referring to a plant which completes its life cycle in a single year
Common Name(s)
capsicum, chile, chili, Japanese mustard, pepper, pimiento, red pepper
Family
Solanaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
This page last updated on 26 Jul 2014