Re: [CH] fuzzy serranos?

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Forgot to mention c. frutescens

I like them a lot too...
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Robertson" <jrr@optushome.com.au>
To: "Louis Carlson" <louis@nga.com>; <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [CH] fuzzy serranos?


> > don't recall it giving them any more frost resistance, though.  Does
> > anyone know if serranos are a different species of capsicum, like
> > habaneros are?
>
> They are Capsicum annum - the most common species
>
> habs are capsicum chinense (big misnomer since they originate from the
> carribean way)
> aji are capsicum baccatum
> rocoto/manzanos are capsicum pubescens (the pubescens refers to the short
> hairs that cover the leaves and is a very common taxonomical term ;-)
>
> regards,
>
> jr
>
> p.s. It's funny - but I think all the "uncommon" varieties are my
> favourites.  They all seem to have a lot more flavour, yet still plenty of
> heat.  aji and rocotos are just delicious.
>

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