Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plant bearing erect, pungent, conical fruits: "cone pepper" refers to a specific type of pepper plant (Capsicum annuum var. conoides) characterized by its upright growth and fruits that are conical in shape, typically red, yellow, or purple in color. The fruits are known for their spicy, pungent flavor.
   • An ornamental plant: Due to its attractive, brightly colored fruits, this plant is sometimes cultivated for decorative purposes in gardens or containers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cone pepper in my garden is finally producing its first fiery red fruits.
  • For a splash of color, she planted several cone peppers among her ornamental flowers.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural context: In gardening, "cone pepper" specifies a cultivar group known for its specific fruit shape and heat level, often used in discussions about heirloom varieties or container gardening.
  • The 'NuMex Twilight' is a popular ornamental cone pepper that displays fruits in a rainbow of colors.

Variants and Related Words

• Ornamental pepper: A broader term for pepper plants grown primarily for their decorative value, which can include cone pepper varieties.
• Chili pepper / Chilli pepper: General terms for the fruits of plants from the genus , which includes cone peppers.
• Capsicum: The botanical genus name for pepper plants.

Synonyms

• Ornamental chili plant: A plant cultivated for decorative purposes that produces chili peppers.
• Decorative pepper: A plant grown for its aesthetic appeal, often featuring colorful fruits.

Related Phrases

• Hot pepper plant: A general phrase for any plant that produces spicy fruits, which would include the cone pepper.
• Bird's eye chili plant: While similar in being small and pungent, this refers to a different cultivar () with typically rounder fruits.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically featuring "cone pepper." Idioms typically use the general term "pepper," such as "to pepper someone with questions.")

Noun

1. plant bearing erect pungent conical red or yellow or purple fruits; sometimes grown as an ornamental