Capsicum annuum
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Capsicum annuum is a species of pepper plant that belongs to the Capsicum genus. It is widely cultivated around the world for its edible fruits, which are used as vegetables and spices in cooking.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
chili pepper
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderSolanales
- FamilySolanaceae
Observations26,265
Groupplantae
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Wikidata facts
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- taxon
- Subclass of
- useful plant
- Parent taxon
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Capsicum annuum is a flowering plant in the family Solanaceae (nightshades), native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors including red, green, and yellow, often with pungent taste. It is one of the oldest cultivated crops, with domestication dating back to around 6,000 years ago in regions of Mexico. The genus Capsicum has over 30 species but Capsicum annuum is the primary species in its genus, as it has been widely cultivated for human consumption for a substantial amount of time and has spread across the world. This species has many uses in culinary, medicine, self-defense, and ornamental applications.
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