Pepper Classifications

[jbarnes5]

Is there a general group that peppers like Naga Jolokia, Trinidad Scorpion, Naga Morich, etc. all belong to? In other words, is there a class or family of peppers they all belong to with that wrinkly and bumpy appearance and extreme heat?

 

[Omri]

The species Capsicum chinense.

 

[Hendrix1326]

With trace amounts of Capsicum Frutescens genes in there, as well

 

[Omri]

With trace amounts of Capsicum Frutescens genes in there, as well

"Traces" of other species' genes is something most peppers have. the question is which species is dominant.

 

[Hendrix1326]

"Traces" of other species' genes is something most peppers have. the question is which species is dominant.

Touche, Omri, touche indeed!