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| Attribute | Capsicum Flexuosum Remove | Cheiro Roxa Remove | Tien Tsin Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
100,000 – 200,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 75,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum flexuosum | Capsicum chinense | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Brazil (wild) | Brazil | China |
| Ripe color | Red | Purple | Red |
| Pod size | 0.5-1 inch | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Hot heat | Extremely hot | Hot heat |
| Culinary uses | Wild species, research | Purple scent pepper, gourmet | Chinese dried chili, stir-fries |
| Growing difficulty | Difficult | Moderate | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 100-120 days | 90-100 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 48-60 inches | 36-48 inches | 24-30 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.