Are All Peppers Edible?

All chillies (Capsicum annuum), whether sold for ornament, or for food, are edible. Winter cherry (Solanum capsicastrum) are toxic.

Are there any poisonous peppers?

Some of the most common garden peppers are poisonous. Pepper plants are in the Solanaceae plant family, which also includes violently poisonous nightshade and many other toxic species. Some pepper plants are poisonous to both humans and animals, even those peppers commonly used in food.

Can all peppers be eaten?

Are Ornamental Peppers Edible? Ornamental peppers are safe to eat, but they are normally grown for their attractive color and ornamental qualities rather than their flavor, which you may find disappointing. Most people consider them too hot to enjoy anyway. Peppers bred for culinary use produce better fruit for eating.