Capsicum galapagoense
Hunz.
Galapagos Islands pepper
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Description
A herb. It grows about 1 m tall. The leaves are hairy. Flowers are small and white. The fruit are small and red.
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Edible Uses
The small red fruits are used as a spice.
Known Hazards
Seeds are often slow to germinate, which may affect cultivation.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, Galapagos, South America,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds are often slow to germinate.
References (3)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 182
- Samuels, J., 2015, Biodiversity of Food Species of the Solonaceae Family: A Preliminary Taxonomic Inventory of Subfamily Solanoideae. Resources 2015, 4. 277-322
- www.tradewindsfruit.com
