Capcicum
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Capsicum is a plant genus in the botanical family Soanaceae that comprises all chili and bell peppers, ranging from sweet peppers to very spicy varieties. Black pepper comes from another genus of plants.
The name Capsicum derives from the Greek word kapto, which means to bite. This refers to the hot burning sensation in the mouth that most chilies produce. Capsicum also originates from the Latin word capsa, which means box, a reflection of the squarish shape of the fruit.
The Capsicum genus includes an array of species, but the most common is red pepper, which is a part of a group of peppers with the scientific name of Capsicum annuum. Bell peppers are not hot peppers, but other peppers in this group have a range of heat.
