Capsicum
Botanical pepper category
Capsicum is a genus of plants in the nightshade family that includes peppers ranging from sweet bell peppers to fiery habaneros.
The name often refers to the fruits themselves or to preparations made from them: capsicum extract, capsicum cream.
In Australian and New Zealand English, capsicum is the standard term for what Americans call bell pepper.
The heat in hot peppers comes from capsaicin, a compound concentrated in the seeds and membranes.
Nightshade plant family
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- fruitEdible plant ovary
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- cultivarBred plant variety
hybrid · germination · pollination · heirloom · transplant · greenhouse · harvest · yield
Hollow resonating instrument
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- cayennePungent red spice
- poblanoMild Mexican chili pepper
serrano · ghost pepper · pimiento · banana pepper · cherry pepper · Anaheim · shishito · bird's eye
Mild, hollow pod vegetable
- stuffed peppersVegetables with filling baked
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
diced · julienne · ratatouille · fajitas · shakshuka · salsa · crudités · stuffing
Capsaicin intensity measurement
- spicyHaving strong heat
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- mildModerate in intensity
hot · fiery · burning · intensity · tolerance · seeds · membrane · placenta
Primary color, warm
- greenColor of vegetation
- yellowHue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
white · ripeness · pigment · carotenoids · vibrant · multicolored · traffic light · sweetness
Solanaceae
Nightshade plant family
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- fruitEdible plant ovary
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
cultivar · hybrid · germination · pollination · heirloom · transplant · greenhouse · harvest · yield · flowering
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- cayennePungent red spice
poblano · serrano · ghost pepper · pimiento · banana pepper · cherry pepper · Anaheim · shishito · bird's eye · Fresno
bell pepper
Mild, hollow pod vegetable
- stuffed peppersVegetables with filling baked
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
sautéed · diced · julienne · ratatouille · fajitas · shakshuka · salsa · crudités · stuffing · grilling
Scoville
Capsaicin intensity measurement
mild · hot · fiery · burning · intensity · tolerance · seeds · membrane · placenta · ribs
red
Primary color, warm
purple · white · ripeness · pigment · carotenoids · vibrant · multicolored · traffic light · sweetness · maturity