Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
1005
0
40000
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded