Another interesting mistake is Capsicum annuum, the most common species of chilli peppers. The name indicates that it's annual, but it is actually perennial. C

Another interesting mistake is Capsicum annuum, the most common species of chilli peppers. The name indicates that it's annual, but it is actually perennial. Carl von Linné first came across it in the Swedish province Scania where it was cultivated by monks but couldn't survive the cold winters.