About Capsicum Anuum
A widely cultivated pepper species that includes Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, etc. It is of the Nightshade family, and it is native to South America and southwestern North America.
History
The Capsicum Annuum is said to have originated from northern South America. It was traded into Europe via the Columbian Exchange from the late 15th to 16th Centuries. There, it was used as a cost-efficient replacement for black pepper in cooking. It has also been used for medicinal purposes such as pain relief.
| Taxonomic Level | Classification |
|---|---|
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Caryophyllales |
| Class | Eudicots |
| Order | Solanalese |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Species | Anuum |