SOLANACEAE
Capsicum annuum
Common Name: Bird Pepper, Chile Piquín, Bush Redpepper
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habit--Capsicum annuum is an herbaceous perennial | leaves and young fruits (and a few mature fruits too) |
mature fruit (berry)--this species is the ancestor to bell peppers, jalapenos, and many other similar peppers. However, the chilipequin is hotter--beware, it packs quite a punch! | flower--the flowers of Capsicum annuum have a similar look to the flowers of Solanum; however, in Capsicum, the anthers are blue instead of yellow |