Capsicum chinense
About
Capsicum chinense, commonly known as the "bonnet pepper" is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. C. chinense varieties are well known for their exceptional heat and unique flavors. The hottest peppers in the world are members of this species, with Scoville Heat Unit scores of over 1.5 million. Some taxonomists consider them to be part of the species C. annuum, and they are a member of the C. annuum complex. C. annuum and
- Family
- Solanaceae
How to use it
Bonnet peppers are often used in hot sauces and spicy dishes due to their exceptional heat and unique flavors. They can also be used in marinades, salsas, and even desserts to add a surprising kick.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Commonly known as the bonnet pepper, habanero-type pepper, or aji pepper, these chili peppers are famous for their unique flavors and exceptional heat, making them a legendary ingredient for adding intense spice to dishes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Inaturalist, en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Capsicum chinense
- Slug
- capsicum-chinense
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Capsicum
- Species
- chinense
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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- inaturalist (common_name)
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