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Capiicum. 



The CAPSICUM is a native of tropical regions, but 

 is become so far acclimatized in this country as to 

 be successfully reared, and during summer to endure 

 the open air uninjured. 



Three species of capsicum are cultivated in Eng- 

 land. The GUINEA PEPPER Capsicum annuum 

 was introduced into England, from India, so early 

 as 1548, and is mentioned by Gerarde as being 

 under cultivation in his time. This plant has a 

 branchy stem, rising about two feet high ; the leaves 



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