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Chiltepin (Capsicum: annuum var. glabriusculum Origin: Mexico)
  • Photo posted on 22 Oct, 2011
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A wild variety of piquins also called bird peppers, wild bird peppers and birds eye peppers, usually round in shape. The name "Chiltepin" is believed to be Aztec in origin. Experts believe the Chiltepin is the original wild chile - the plant from which all others have evolved. PI: 594133. Scoville units: 70,000-100,000



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This photo is of species Capsicum: annuum var. glabriusculum Origin: Mexico.