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Wrinkled peppers
Capsicum annuum var. abbreviatum

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb.

There are 10 Capsicum species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Northeastern India, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fruit are used for pickles. (They have an unpleasant tang.) The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Herb, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Naga morsa

Synonyms