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.