Pequin Pepper
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Scoville scale | 30,000–60,000 SHU |
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Scientific name | Capsicum annuum 'Pequin' |
Heat | Very hot |
Higher classification | Sweet and chili peppers |
Rank | Cultivar |
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ID | 1167246 |
About Pequin Pepper
Pequin pepper is a hot chili pepper cultivar commonly used as a spice. Taxonomically, it is classified within variety glabriusculum of the species Capsicum annuum. Pequin has a compact habit, growing typically 0. 3–0. 6 meters tall, with bright green, ovate leaves and small berries that rarely exceed 2 cm in length.