BOTANY
Nomenclature
Family - Solanaceae
Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum
Haberno Pepper - Capsicum chinense
Origin
Pepper is of New World origin being native to Mexico
and Central America.
Related Species
Potato, tomato, and eggplant are other important vegetables
included in the Solanaceae family. Tomatillo and
pepino, of much less importance, are also in this family. In
addition, many plants in this family are used as ornamentals.
Some, like tobacco, contain powerful alkaloids which
may be addictive, poisonous, or useful as pharmaceuticals.
SEE FULL DOCUMENT BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/CV/CV13000.pdf