Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
102
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40000
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Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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-
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical