If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with cayenne peppers. The long, thin, bright red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It’s related to other ...

Is cayenne pepper good for you? Cayenne pepper, a spicy red-hot pepper originating from South and Central America and brought to the New World by Christopher Columbus himself, is a popular addition to ...