Scotch Bonnet

Species Name: Capsicum Chinense Color: Pale yellow-green maturing to yellow, orange or red. Shape: Bell-shaped squashed-looking ribbed pods. Description: Extremely hot, with a smoky apple-cherry tomato flavor. Scoville Heat Units: 200,000-325,000 Other Names: Bahamian, Bahama Mama, Jamaican Hot, Martinique Pepper. Related Cultivars: Jamaica Gold. Most Commonly Grown In: Jamaica, Belize. This pepper is often confused with the habanero, as they are closely related, but not cultivars.