Paprika
Capiscum annuum
Paprika powder is made from the sweeter fruit variety of the Capsicum annuum plant. They are usually part of the Longum group of the capsicum annuum variety, and are longer and smaller than the round bell-pepper capsicum. Capsicums used for paprika powder grows best in subtropical temperatures. In Spanish paprika spice is known as pimentón.
Paprika is available in powder form.