Capsicum annuum

| subdivision_ranks = Varieties and Groups | subdivision = *''C. annuum'' var. ''annuum'' *''C. annuum'' var. ''glabriusculum'' *''C. annuum'' var. ''grossum'' *''C. annuum'' var. ''longum'' *''C. annuum'' var. ''longum grossum'' *''C. annuum'' var. ''lycopersiciforme rubrum'' * ''Capsicum annuum'' var. ''bola'' (aka var. ''ñora'') * ''Capsicum annuum'' '''New Mexico Group''' }} ''Capsicum annuum'', commonly known as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, or bell pepper, is a fruiting plant from the family Solanaceae (nightshades), within the genus Capsicum which is native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors including red, green, and yellow, often with pungent taste. It is also one of the oldest cultivated crops, with domestication dating back to around 6,000 years ago in regions of Mexico. The genus ''Capsicum'' has over 30 species but ''Capsicum annuum'' is the primary species in its genus, as it has been widely cultivated for human consumption for a substantial amount of time and has spread across the world. This species has many uses in culinary applications, medicine, self defense, and can even be ornamental. Provided by Wikipedia