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Chili Penguin
By Dancarmona
9 Feb, 2014
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The variety occurs in the wild in much of Central and South America.
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Chili Penguin PI 273419
The variety occurs in the wild in much of Central and South America. Plant low, spreading; flowers small white; fruit erect, oval, rust colored, 0.5in by 0.3in, prolific. 45° > 90° between flower and pedicel.
Capsicum: Chacoense
Collected in:. Argentina
PI: 273419
Scoville units:·35,000 - 55,000
Fruit size & color:·1/2" green > red
Fruit position & shape:·erect, elongate
Plant height:·18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Calyx shape:·cup shaped, 10 long teeth
Flower shape & size:·erect, stellate
Petals/Spots:·white/none
Filament color: ·white
Anther color:·yellow
Maturity:· days
Habit:·sturdy, tree-like bush
Germ. time:·1 wk > 2 mo.
Flowers per axil: 1
History:·NPGS received: 24-Mar-1961. PI assigned: 1961. Received as Capsicum frutescen, re-identified 1996.
Credits & Sources: Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit, Griffin, GA
9 Feb, 2014