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Annuum Flower

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Annuum Flower (Capsicum annuum (Sweet pepper))
  • Photo posted on 14 Nov, 2012
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Capsicum Annuum (ANN-you-um)
Annuum meaning 'annual' is actually an incorrect designation given that Chiles are perennials under suitable growing conditions. This species is the most common and extensively cultivated of the five domesticated species and includes the Ancho, Bell Pepper, Cayenne, Cherry, Cuban, De Arbol, Jalapeno, Mirasol, Ornamental, New Mexican, Paprika, Pimiento, Pequin, Serrano, Squash and Wax pod types. 
Annuum's used to be dividend into two categories, sweet (or mild) peppers and hot Chile peppers. However, modern plant breeding has removed that distinction as hot bell varieties and sweet Jalapenos have now been bred. 
Pasted from <http://www.thechileman.org/guide_species.php>



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klahanie
Klahanie
 

Lovely flower. One could almost grow these peppers for flowers rather than fruit.

14 Nov, 2012



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