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Description:
Peppers
are native to the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of
years. Piquant peppers are spicy, commonly called chili peppers. Milder peppers are called red peppers, green peppers, or bell peppers. Paprika is made from dried chili pepper fruits. |
Family: Solanaceae Genus: Capsicum ![]() |
2015's
Herb of the Year was Savory 2014's Herb of the Year was Artemisia 2013's Herb of the Year was Elder |