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Capsicum rhomboideum

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The leaves are rounded and hairy. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are small and red when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Several