A Pepper for Every Pot August 3, 2007

Peppers have long been an important agricultural crop in subtropical regions and many different varieties can be found in cuisines around the world. Nowadays, however, peppers are just as likely to show off in flower gardens as in vegetable gardens. With rich colors and delightful shapes, they have become a commercially successful ornamental crop. This exhibit explores the diversity of peppers, including many recently introduced varieties and celebrates peppers' beauty, flavors and nutritional benefits.