Green Chilli

The chilli is the fruit of plants belonging to the nightshade family, Solanaceae, and belonging to the genus Capsicum. Chilli peppers are commonly used as a seasoning to add heat to dishes in many cultures. Capsaicin and related compounds are known as capsaicinoids are the compounds that give chilli peppers their heat when consumed or applied topically.

The botanical name of chilli is referred to as Capsicum frutescens.