#10 Red Capsicums

Here's today's painting, red capsicums in watercolours.

Writing this entry, I've discovered these are called differently according to the part of the world you're at. I have "always" called this vegetable (or fruit, as it is in fact a fruit) "capsicum" as I've learnt what the English term was in Australia. I think it's a great word. But I've just discovered that if you are in the UK you will call it a "pepper" and if you are in the US, you will either call it a "bell pepper" or a "sweet pepper". You might even call it "chilli" in the UK, or "chili" and even "chile" in the US. And you will use the term "capsicum" in Australia, New Zealand and India.

Considering we only have one word for it in French ("poivron"), I find it quite amusing to have so many different terms to call it. And some say the English language is not a rich one!

So, how do you, English speakers, call this particular veggie?

Watercolours on acid free paper 9.4" x 9.4" Not matted Nor Framed - US$ 40

And here's how it may look once matted and framed.