Capsicum annuum
Capsicum annuum, commonly known as red pepper is the species of flowering plant belonging to family Solanaceae. It is native to North America and South America. It is a large shrubby perennial herb. It is a source of popular sweet peppers and hot chillis with numerous varieties cultivated all around the world and is a source of chilli and paprika powders. So, the correct answer is 'Capsicum annuum'.