Aztec Black Chili Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) : A beautiful, early black chili pepper. The plant, which grows to nearly a meter tall (in open ground), has beautiful purplish-black leaves, and the elongated fruits, reaching 7 cm in size, are particularly ornamental. The flavor is reminiscent of a jalapeño, and its spiciness is around 30,000 shu. Beautiful to look at and amazing when dried and ground into a powder for use as a spice. In the garden or on the balcony, this is a beautiful chili pepper, both ornamental and delicious.
