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"A genus of annual, subshrubby plants, order Solanaceae, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and converging stamens, and a many-seeded berry. They are chiefly natives of the East and West Indies, China, Brazil, and Egypt, but have spread to various other tropical or subtropical countries, being cultivated for their fruit, which in some reaches the size of an orange, is fleshy and variously colored and contains a pungent principle, which is presented also and more largely in the seed." — Winston's Encyclopedia, 1919

Capsicum

"A genus of annual, subshrubby plants, order Solanaceae, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and…

The capsicum plant, showing flower and fruit (pepper).

Capsicum

The capsicum plant, showing flower and fruit (pepper).

"Capsicum, a genus of annual, sub-shrubby plants, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and converging stamens, and a many-seeded berry." -Vaughan, 1906

Capsicum

"Capsicum, a genus of annual, sub-shrubby plants, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and converging…

Capsicum annuum grows as an annual in temperate climates. In warmer latitudes it is a biennial.

Form of Capsicum Annuum

Capsicum annuum grows as an annual in temperate climates. In warmer latitudes it is a biennial.

Capsicum frutescens is a shrubby perennial that grows three to six feet high. The branches are loosely spreading or trailing. The fruits are red and obtuse.

Capsicum Frutescens

Capsicum frutescens is a shrubby perennial that grows three to six feet high. The branches are loosely…

Illustrated is a normal, two chambered fruit of capsicum. The common names of capsicum are red pepper and cayenne pepper. Illustrated is a cross section.

Red Pepper

Illustrated is a normal, two chambered fruit of capsicum. The common names of capsicum are red pepper…