What is Capsicum?
Q: What is Capsicum?
A: Capsicum is a genus of plants from the nightshade family that includes plants used as spices, vegetables, or drugs.
Q: What are some common names for the fruit of Capsicum plants?
A: The fruit of Capsicum plants are often called Chili pepper, red or green pepper, or just pepper in Britain and the US. The large mild form is called bell pepper in British English and the US, capsicum in New Zealand English, Australian English and paprika in some other countries.
Q: Where did Capsicums originally come from?
A: Capsicums originated in the Americas.
Q: What family does Capsicum belong to?
A: Capsicum belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae).
Q: How are Capsicum plants used?
A: Capsicum plants are used as spices, vegetables or drugs.
Q: Where are Capsicum plants grown?
A: Capsicum plants are now grown worldwide.
Q: What is paprika?
A: Paprika is a spice made from various capsicum fruit.
