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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002212
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002212
Preferred Name

Capsicum

Definitions
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. The hot peppers yield CAPSAICIN, which activates VANILLOID RECEPTORS. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried.
Synonyms
Chilli Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper
Peppers, Sweet
Jalapeno Peppers
Capsicum annuum
Pepper, Cayenne
Peppers, Chile
Peppers, Chilli
Peppers, Jalapeno
Pepper, Chili
Green Pepper
Sweet Peppers
Cayenne Peppers
Hot Peppers
Peppers, Cayenne
Chili Peppers
Peppers, Bell
Chili Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Chile Peppers
Peppers, Red
Pimiento
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Chilli
Paprika
Peppers, Green
Pepper, Hot
Chilli Peppers
Bell Peppers
Pepper, Sweet
Pepper, Red
Pepper, Bell
Cayenne
Sweet Pepper
Green Peppers
Bell Pepper
Red Pepper
Chile Pepper
Pepper, Green
Pepper, Chile
Hot Pepper
Red Peppers
Peppers, Hot
Peppers, Chili
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