Capsicum Baccatum (Noun)
Meaning
Plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Capsicum baccatum is a type of pepper commonly used in Bolivian cuisine to add flavor to various dishes.
- In the Andean region, the fruits of the Capsicum baccatum plant are highly valued for their intense heat.
- Wild Capsicum baccatum plants are still found in the tropical regions of America, producing tiny but extremely spicy peppers.
- The study aimed to determine the characteristics that distinguish domesticated peppers from their wild ancestors, such as Capsicum baccatum.
- The traditional Bolivian dish, Salteñas, relies heavily on the unique flavor and intense heat of the Capsicum baccatum pepper.