Capsicum grossum

Plant Characteristics

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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Capsicum grossum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Capsicum Var. grossum, Sendt. (C. grossum, Linn.). Herbaceous, about 2 ft. high, with few branches: lvs. very large, often 3 by 5 in., sometimes coriaceous, lower ones usually pendent; petioles deeply channeled: peduncles stout, about 1 in. long; corolla large, spreading, ⅞-1¼ in-: fr. large, oblate, oblong, or truncated, 3-4- lobed, usually with basal depression, more or less sulcate and rugose; flesh thick, firm, and of a mild flavor. Emperor, Monstrous, Bell, Sweet Mountain, Golden Dawn, Ruby King, Golden King, Brazilian Upright, Golden Upright, Squash, and others, are garden varieties. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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