Capsicum annuum

In cultivation.<br>Photographer: John Smith-Dodsworth, Date taken: 01/02/2011, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

In cultivation.<br>Photographer: John Smith-Dodsworth, Date taken: 01/02/2011, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

In cultivation.<br>Photographer: John Smith-Dodsworth, Date taken: 01/02/2011, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Common name

capsicum, chile, chili, Japanese mustard, pepper, pimiento, red pepper

Family

Solanaceae

Authority

Capsicum annuum L.

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites

Flower colours

White

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