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Galapagos Islands pepper
Capsicum galapagoense

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows about 1 m tall. The leaves are hairy. Flowers are small and white. The fruit are small and red.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, Galapagos, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - spice


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds are often slow to germinate.


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