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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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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spelling doaj-art-598317efe10045629849bb44d040e56f2025-08-20T03:15:08ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv112-1994Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida 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. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139807Pepper
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Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
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title Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
title_full Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
title_fullStr Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
title_full_unstemmed Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
title_short Pepper, Chili—Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L.
title_sort pepper chili capsicum annuum l and capsicum frutescens l
topic Pepper
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