Capsicum annuum
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Capsicum annuum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Solanaceae |
Genus: | Capsicum |
Species: | C. annuum
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Binomial name | |
Capsicum annuum | |
Varieties | |
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Capsicum annuum is the most commonly used species of Capsicum for culinary purposes. As the name annuum indicates, most plants are annual and die after one season. Cultivars include bell peppers, sweet/Italian peppers, serrano, cayenne, paprika and jalapeños.
References
- ↑ "Capsicum annuum L". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 1997-01-22. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ↑ Minguez Mosquera, M. I.; Hornero Mendez, D. (1994) "Comparative study of the effect of paprika processing on the carotenoids in peppers Capsicum annuum of the Bola and Agridulce varieties", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 42(7): 1555-1560
- ↑ "The Plant List".
Acknowledgements
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