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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.
Entry Term(s)
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Cayenne
Cayenne Pepper
Chile Pepper
Chili Pepper
Chilli Pepper
Green Pepper
Hot Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper
Paprika
Pimiento
Red Pepper
Sweet Pepper
Registry Numbers
txid4071
txid4072
Related Numbers
txid4072
Public MeSH Note
91,63-85; was see under PLANTS, EDIBLE 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
History Note
91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, EDIBLE 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
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.