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Preferred term

Capsicum  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Bell Pepper
  • Bell Peppers
  • Capsicum annuum
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cayenne Peppers
  • Chilli Pepper
  • Chilli Peppers
  • Hot Pepper
  • Hot Peppers
  • Jalapeno Pepper
  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Paprika
  • Pepper, Bell
  • Pepper, Cayenne
  • Pepper, Chilli
  • Pepper, Hot
  • Pepper, Jalapeno
  • Peppers, Bell
  • Peppers, Cayenne
  • Peppers, Chilli
  • Peppers, Hot
  • Peppers, Jalapeno
  • Pimiento

Note

  • BLACK PEPPER and WHITE PEPPER see PIPER NIGRUM are also available

Scope note

  • A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. The hot peppers yield CAPSAICIN, which activates VANILLOID RECEPTORS. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried.

History note

  • 91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, EDIBLE 1986-90; was heading 1963-85

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002212

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