The Origin of Chile Peppers

Chiles are vegetables native to South America. Members of the nightshade family, they share a common heritage with tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. Chiles can also be used as a spice, as they are often dried and ground to be used for seasoning. Botanically, they are considered a berry bush. They may be used in either fresh or dried form in homeopathic medicine.

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