Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
This document provides an overview of chili peppers, primarily focusing on Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens. It details the historical background, classification challenges, and descriptions of various chili varieties, including their physical traits and pungency levels. The document also ou...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139807 |
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| Summary: | This document provides an overview of chili peppers, primarily focusing on Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens. It details the historical background, classification challenges, and descriptions of various chili varieties, including their physical traits and pungency levels. The document also outlines cultivation practices suitable for Florida's climate, highlights their culinary and ornamental uses, and emphasizes safety considerations when growing hot peppers in accessible areas. Original publication date May 1994.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |