Chilli
Botanical Name: Capsicum spp.
Family Name: Solanaceae
Plant Description: Bushy plant with glossy fruits of varying shapes and heat levels
Ecosystem: Cultivated fields, gardens
Size: 0.5–1 metre
Shape: Compact shrub with pointed leaves
Geographical Origin: Central and South America
Current Distribution: Worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: White star-shaped flowers
Seed Types and Size: Flat, round yellowish seeds
Uses: Culinary spice, medicine
Parts Used: Fruit
Medicinal Uses: Improves circulation, stimulates digestion
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Courage, passion
Elemental Association: Fire