Capsicum frutescens Cayenne (Solanaceae)

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Capsicum frutescens
Cayenne
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The Capsicum frutescens plant species is found in Probably native of the Tropics, but the original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cayenne. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. baccatum. C. minimum.

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Latin Name:  Capsicum frutescens
Common Name:  Cayenne
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:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[34, 46, 132]. Very hot and normally used as a flavouring[183]. The fruit can be dried and ground into a powder for use as a flavouring[142]. The fruit is up to 7.5cm long and 1cm wide[200]. Seed - dried, ground and used as a pepper[2]. Leaves - cooked as a potherb[183]. Some caution is advised, see note at top of the page.

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