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Friggitello (pl.: friggitelli) is a sweet Italian chili pepper of the species Capsicum annuum. [2] It is also known as the "Golden Greek pepper", "Sweet Italian pepper", or "Tuscan pepper". [ 3 ] In the United States they may be called "pepperoncini"; [ 4 ] they are quite distinct from Italian peperoncini , which are hot Italian chili peppers.
The peperone crusco ('crispy pepper' in the local dialects), also known as crusco pepper [2] outside Italy, is a typical product of the Basilicata region of Italy. It is recognised as a prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale (PAT). [3] Being deeply rooted in local cuisine, it is often characterised as "the red gold of Basilicata". [2]
The cubanelle, also known as the "Cuban pepper" (ají cubanela), is a varietal of mild sweet pepper from the species Capsicum annuum. [1] When unripe, it is a light, yellowish-green color, but will turn bright red if allowed to ripen. Compared to bell peppers, it has thinner flesh, is more elongated, and has a slightly more "wrinkled" appearance.
Capsicum (/ ˈ k æ p s ɪ k ə m / [3]) is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their edible fruit, which are generally known as "peppers" or "capsicum". Chili peppers grow on five species of Capsicum.
Peperoncino (Italian: [peperonˈtʃiːno]; pl.: peperoncini) is the generic Italian name for hot chili peppers, specifically some regional cultivars of the species Capsicum annuum and C. frutescens (chili pepper and Tabasco pepper, respectively). [1] The sweet pepper is called peperone (pl.: peperoni) in Italian. [2]
Generic Italian name for hot chili peppers, specifically the cultivars of the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens. Peperone crusco: Sweet Italy 0 SHU: Italian name for crispy pepper, a dry and sweet variety of capsicum annuum typical of the Basilicata region. Pequin: Small Hot Mexico 100,000–140,000 SHU: Also spelled piquín ...
The Piperaceae (/ ˌ p ɪ p ə ˈ r eɪ ʃ iː /), also known as the pepper family, are a large family of flowering plants. The group contains roughly 3,600 currently accepted species in five genera. The group contains roughly 3,600 currently accepted species in five genera.
Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, crab claw herb, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18 inches), it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes.