Is Capsicum a Vegetable?

While they are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient or side dish. The fruits of the Capsicum genus are categorized as chili peppers.

Is capsicum a fruit or vegetable?

Capsicums (Capsicum annuum) and chillies (Capsicum frutescens) are cultivated as annual vegetables while the edible parts are botanically fruit. They belong to the Solanaceae family along with tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant.

What type of vegetable is capsicum?

Capsicum(शिमला मिर्च) It is a type of green pepper. It is a large and mildly flavored vegetable. They can be eaten raw or cooked.