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chili pepper

Capsicum annuum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Solanaceae ›Genus: Capsicum

About

Capsicum annuum is a species of the plant genus Capsicum native to southern North America and northern South America. This species is the most common and extensively cultivated of the five domesticated capsicums. The species encompasses a wide variety of shapes and sizes of peppers, both mild and hot, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers. Cultivars are descended from the wild American bird pepper still found in warmer regions of the Americas. In the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chili pepper?
The scientific name of chili pepper is Capsicum annuum.
What is the conservation status of chili pepper?
The chili pepper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the family Solanaceae.
What genus does chili pepper belong to?
chili pepper belongs to the genus Capsicum.