medicinal herbs
Locoto
Capsicum baccatum
Herb: Locoto
Latin name: Capsicum baccatum
Synonyms: Capsicum microcarpum
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
2 m(6 1/2 foot)
Flowering:
August toSeptember
Known hazards of Capsicum baccatum:
Although no reports have been seen for this species, many plants in this family produce toxins in their leaves. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.