Chaco pepper
Capsicum chacoense
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 40-100 cm high. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit are red.
There are 10 Capsicum species.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are pungent and used as a spice. They can be used fresh or dried.
It is enjoyed as a seasoning.
Edible parts
Fruit - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aji del monte, Aribibi, Ateshyuk, Awaranink i'i, Jnopita, Natekhet, Nurunja, Pahana, Quitoucho