Capsicum annuum
Common names
capsicum, chile, chili, Japanese mustard, pepper, pimiento, red pepper
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
White
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Other information
Etymology
capsicum: From the Greek word kapto (to bite) which refers to the fiery flavor found in many peppers.
annuum: From the Latin annuus ‘year’, referring to a plant which completes its life cycle in a single year