Capsicum chinense
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Capsicum chinense, commonly known as a "habanero-type pepper", is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. C. chinense varieties are well known for their unique flavors and, in many cases, ex
Habanero chile fruits
Close-up photograph of a typical C. chinense flower ('Madame Jeanette' variety)
Habanero closeup edit 2
Habanero
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The habanero is a pungent cultivar of Capsicum chinense chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may al
Capsicum chinense
…explorers during the Ming dynasty. Within C. chinense, the appearance and characteristics of the plants can vary greatly. Varieties such as the well-known Habanero grow to form small, compact perennial bushes about 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) in height. The flowers, as with most Capsicum species, are small and white…
Habanero hot sauce from Flor de Lirio, an Indigenous cooperative in Peto Municipality, Yucatán
A habanero pepper cut in half to expose the seeds
Habanero peppers, brown (chocolate) variety