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vegetableChili peppers are berry-fruit plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency and spicy heat. The fruits contain capsaicin and related capsaicinoids that give them their characteristic intensity when ingested or applied topically, and they are widely used as a spice in many cuisines worldwide.
Prefers well-draining soil; tolerates light to medium soil types
Solanum tuberosum
A fellow Solanaceae — similar growing habits to Chili Pepper
