What is Capsicum frutescens?

Capsicum frutescens is a kind of red pepper known for a pungent, spicy taste of fruit. Some sources classify it as Capsicum Annuum Var Frutescens . Capsicum frutescens came from the tropics of Central America and is now naturalized in tropical areas around the world. It is a short -term perennial that grows for more than one year, but dies at the end of the second year.

There are several varieties Capsicum frutescens with different shapes and sizes of fruit. The varieties include Tabasco pepper, hot cherry pepper and birds pepper. The characteristics of leaves, fruit and plants differ somewhat according to diversity.

plants in diameter 3 to 5 feet (about 0.9 to 1.5 m) high and 2 feet (0.6 m) wide. The species has a shrubby growth pattern with a central stem and many branches of Twiggy. The leaves are narrow and variable lengths, from 1.5 to 6 inches (about 4 to 15 cm.) The flowers are small and creamy to green white. capsicum frutescens has a relatively large root systemM including root root, which varies depending on the available humidity.

Fruits Capsicum frutescens range from 0.6 to 1.4 to 3.5 to 3.5 cm. The fruit of all varieties share a very hot and spicy taste and is used as a spice during cooking. Are often dried and grounded to powder; Another common use is in various sauces and spices. Fruits can sometimes be used green, but are usually harvested when they ripen into a deep or bright red color.

Although the species is widely grown, it also grows wildly, where the conditions allow. The plant thrives well in different types of soil from sandy to clay, but achieves maximum size in free, well drained soil. It will tolerate alkaline and acid conditions. capsicum frutescens will not grow in deep shadow and requires full sun for good fruit production. In cultivation, the plant is usually grown as a long season of annual, fromWild plants will produce for the second vegetation season before death.

wild plants usually occur in abandoned fields, along roads and at the edges of forests. The species grows at altitudes from sea level to 6,550 feet (about 2,000 m)