chile pequin
annual herbaceous shrub offers a surprising punch of color and flavor — tiny white blooms give way to fiery red pepper berries that provide a spicy source for local culinary traditions
plant details
chile pequin
identification
latin name: Capsicum annuum
usda code: CAAN4
alternative name(s): Chile petin, Bird pepper, Turkey pepper , Cayenne pepper
classification
ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: small – less than 3 ft
habit: herbaceous
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-shade
color signature: small round green peppers, ripening to red
native range
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chile pequin
