Capsicum Praetermissum

• 14 Nov, 2012
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Capsicum Praetermissum
Capsicum: baccatum var. praetermissum
Collected in: Bolivia
PI: 594140
Scoville units: 50,000
Blossom end shape: blunt
Fruit position and shape: erect, round
Fruit size and color: pea size, green > red
Calyx shaped: saucer shaped, 5 short teeth
Flower: star like, small, saucer-shaped
Petals/Spots: white with purple margin/yellow
Filament color: white
Anther color: purple
Habit: small, sprawling
Stem: pubescent
Leaves: large, pubescent
Germ. Time: 1 wk > 3 mo.
Maturity: 90 days
Plant height: 24 > 36"
Taste:
Usage:
One more variety of semi-wild species C. praetermissum. Grows a thick stem which makes it good for bonchi / bonsai purposes!
A very rare C. praetermissum that produces tiny pods with very special taste and a nasty burn.
A wild hot pepper, bearing tiny fruits reminiscent of a pequin. The fruits are quite hot in flavor. The plant is uncommon and an interesting ornamental as well as edible, particularly for the pepper enthusiast.
Credits & Sources: thechileman CAP+1141 Praetermissum Semillas fataliiseeds Capsicum Praetermissum