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Description
Numerous varities of Chillies exist. The
primary separating characteristics are based
upon flower and seed colour, shape of the
calyx, the number of flowers per node and
their orientation.
The big five species are Capsicum annuum
(containing the NuMex, Jalapeno and Bell
varieties), Capsicum frutescens (containing
the Tabasco variety), Capsicum chinense
(containing the Habanero and Scotch Bonnet
varieties), Capsicum baccatum, (containing
the Aji varieties) and Capsicum pubescens,
(containing the Rocoto and Manzano varieties).
Capsicum annuum L. is a herbaceous annual
that reaches a height of one meter and has
glabrous or pubescent lanceolate leaves,
white flowers, and fruit that vary in length,
color, and pungency depending upon the cultivar.
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