Capsicum
Synonyms
Bell Pepper
Bell Peppers
Capsicum annuum
Cayenne
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Peppers
Chile Pepper
Chile Peppers
Chili Pepper
Chili Peppers
Chilli Pepper
Chilli Peppers
Green Pepper
Green Peppers
Hot Pepper
Hot Peppers
Jalapeno Pepper
Jalapeno Peppers
Paprika
Pepper, Bell
Pepper, Cayenne
Pepper, Chile
Pepper, Chili
Pepper, Chilli
Pepper, Green
Pepper, Hot
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Red
Pepper, Sweet
Peppers, Bell
Peppers, Cayenne
Peppers, Chile
Peppers, Chili
Peppers, Chilli
Peppers, Green
Peppers, Hot
Peppers, Jalapeno
Peppers, Red
Peppers, Sweet
Pimiento
Red Pepper
Red Peppers
Sweet Pepper
Sweet Peppers
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. The hot peppers yield CAPSAICIN, which activates VANILLOID RECEPTORS. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried.