Capsicum annuum (Fasciculatum Group)
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- KAP-sih-kum AN-yoo-um
- Description
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The Fasciculatum Group of Capsicum annuum is the red cone peppers. They are grown both for edible purposes and as ornamentals. They are members of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family.
The genus name, Capsicum, comes from the Greek word Kapto, which means "to bite." Most species of this plant contain capsaicin. This chemical produces a burning sensation in the mouth when eaten.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Capsicum
- Species:
- annuum
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Edibility:
- Fruits are edible but can be quite hot.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Houseplant
- Vegetable
- Warm Season Vegetable
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Showy
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Erect, slender, bright red and clustered. Very pungent.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Shape:
- Star
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Nodes may be purple.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
- Design Feature:
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
