What is the character for the first one of the character Cao, pronounced jì.

Capsicum is an upper and lower structure with the initial "艹", **** has 9 drawings and is pronounced ji or qi, which means an annual or perennial herb.

Capsicum, Cruciferae Capsicum, annual or biennial herb, up to 50 cm high, stem erect, basal leaves clustered in rosettes, petiole 5~40 mm long, stem leaves narrow lanceolate or lanceolate, racemes terminal and axillary, sepals oblong, petals white, flowering and fruiting from April to June.

Capsicum grows on mountain slopes, field margins and roadsides, wild, occasionally cultivated. It is distributed in all provinces and regions of China, and widely distributed in temperate regions of the world. Shepherd's purse can be used as medicine, stem and leaves for vegetable consumption, seeds containing oil, for the production of paint and soap.

Extended information

Capsicum growth environment: Capsicum belongs to the cold-hardy vegetables, like cool and humid climate, seed germination temperature for 20 ~ 25 degrees Celsius, the growth of the appropriate temperature of 12 ~ 20 degrees Celsius. Temperature below 10 degrees Celsius, higher than 22 degrees Celsius, slow growth, high humidity, poor quality.

Shepherd's purse is not strict on soil requirements, but fertile and loose soil can make it grow vigorously, leaf fat and tender, good quality. The soil ph requirement is neutral or slightly acidic.

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