Ulupica
Capsicum cardenasii
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb that develops woody stems. It grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are narrow and sword shaped and are softly hairy. One or two flowers develop between the nodes and hang down. The fruit are very small. They are fleshy and red.
There are 10 Capsicum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can tolerate cool climates in mountains.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
The small fruit are hot and ground with tomato to make a dish. They are used in pickles, preserved in oil and vinegar.
They are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit, spice