Capsicum frutescens
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Capsicum frutescens is a species of hot pepper in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is commonly grown as an annual plant and is a cultivar of chili pepper. The fruit of C. frutescens is known for its pungency, derived from capsaicin, and is often ground and mixed with vinegar to create hot sauce. The most famous example is the condiment known as Tabasco sauce, which is made from this pepper. Chili peppers, in general, are native to the Americas and are cultivated worldwide in warm climates.12
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