Capsicum chinense

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, exceptional heat.

The hottest peppers in the world are members of this species, with a Scoville heat unit score of 2.
69 million measured in the C.
chinense cultivar Pepper X in 2023.

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