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Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
In Mexico, the heat of the Chiltepin is called arrebatado ("rapid" or "violent"), because, while the heat is intense, it is not very enduring. This stands in contrast to the domesticated "Pequin", which is the same size as the wild tepin, but is oval-shaped, and delivers a decidedly different experience. Chiltepin was named "the official native pepper of Texas" in 1997, two years after the "Jalapeño" became the official pepper of Texas.
Can be found in Mesoamerica, South America, and, North America
This specimen is from my grandfather's garden
Wow, so sorry for the mistake "korumburra95", I must have confused with another near plant... Very thanks for correction! ;D
Spotted on Dec 17, 2012
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012
