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Definition of C fastigiatum
C fastigiatum Capsicum Cap"si*cum (k[a^]p"s[i^]*k[u^]m), n. [NL., fr. L.
capsa box, chest.] (Bot.)
A genus of plants of many species, producing capsules or dry
berries of various forms, which have an exceedingly pungent,
biting taste, and when ground form the red or Cayenne pepper
of commerce. [1913 Webster]
Note: The most important species are Capsicum baccatum or
bird pepper, C. fastigiatum or chili pepper, C.
frutescens or spur pepper, and C. annuum or Guinea
pepper, which includes the bell pepper and other common
garden varieties. The fruit is much used, both in its
green and ripe state, in pickles and in cookery. See
Cayenne pepper. [1913 Webster]
