Capsicum (/ ˈ k æ p s ɪ k ə m /; also known as peppers) is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas. The café at The Lynhall serves great coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, house-baked breads and pastries and carefully roasted meats and vegetables. Get Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipe from Food Network.