Capsicum baccatum (Solanaceae)

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Capsicum baccatum
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The Capsicum baccatum plant species is found in S. America - Ecuador and the Andes It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. microcarpum.

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Latin Name:  Capsicum baccatum
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports have been seen for this species, many plants in this family produce toxins in their leaves. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister[200].

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[238]. A medium to very hot pungent flavour, it is mainly used as a flavouting in cooked foods[238]. The fruit can be dried and ground into a powder for use as a pepper-like condiment[238]. The fruit is up to 13cm long[238].

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