Bonnet Pepper (Capsicum chinense)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Native to Central America and grown as vegetable, Bonnet Pepper or Capsicum chinense is a tropical herb that is 70-80 cm tall. It has various varieties that are known for their extraordinary heat and flavour. The leaves are compound with each leaf composed of 3 leaflets. The flowers found in the axils of leaves. They are white and occur singly or in clusters of two. The fruit is used as a flavouring and spice.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pungent fruits are commonly used as a flavouring in savoury dishes. — The extremely hot and pungent fruits are commonly used as a flavouring in savoury dishes.; Well known for their exceptional heat and unique flavor.; The fruits vary in size and shape, ranging from 6mm in diameter, smooth and rounded, to wrinkled and elongated and up to 10cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

A tropical plant. (Zone 10)