Capsicum annuum, commonly known as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, or bell pepper, [5] is a fruiting plant from the family Solanaceae (nightshades), within the genus Capsicum which is native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America.

2024年12月3日 · Capsicum annuum, flowering plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), widely cultivated for the hot or mild peppers of its thousands of varieties and cultivars. Capsicum annuum is the most economically important of the species in the Capsicum genus.

2023年1月18日 · Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) may be the most colorful crop in the garden. Most often found in shades of red, yellow, orange and green, you can also grow white, purple, and brown varieties. Some even produce a rainbow of different colored fruits on one plant.

2024年11月1日 · Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are fruits that belong to the nightshade family. They are low in calories and rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a...

2022年4月27日 · In this article, I’ll share an in-depth overview of Capsicum annuum, including its ancient origins, flavors, heat levels, and how to grow your own at home. Various Capsicum annuum species peppers. From left to right: Cayenne, thay pumpkin yellow, Chinese 5 color, golden marconi.

A garden favorite, peppers (Capsicum annuum) are tender perennials that are grown as annuals in temperate climates for their sweet to fiery hot fruits. Easy to grow, this species is the most common and extensively cultivated of the 5 domesticated species of peppers.

2024年12月19日 · Bell pepper, (Capsicum annuum), pepper cultivar in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its thick, mild fruits. Bell peppers are used in salads and in cooked dishes and are high in vitamin A and vitamin C.

Capsicum annuum exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. The capsaicin content helps reduce inflammation and is beneficial for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

They have dark green lance-shaped leaves, small white flowers, and edible fruits. The fruit is classified as a berry and ranges in color from green, yellow, orange, red, purple, black, and white. The immature fruit is green. As the fruits mature, the color changes and the taste is sweeter.

Botanically, most cultivated peppers today are Capsicum annuum (most common), C. frutescens (tabasco), C. chinense (habanero), or crosses within and among these various species. Genus name comes from the Greek word kapto meaning to bite. Specific epithet means annual.