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Family: Solanaceae   Nightshade Family

Genus: Capsicum   Pepper
Genus of tropical, fleshy-fruited (red, green, and yellow but not black), herbaceous annual peppers originating from the Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay states. From the greek “kapto” that means to bite.

Scientific Name: Capsicum L.
Common Name(s): Pepper, Chili, Paprica
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ID: Hrb-CPSSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): flowering, fruit, vegetative