Bolivian Rainbow

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Bolivian Rainbow

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Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to multicolor/irregular, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Clocks in at 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.Landrace (Developed by Bolivia).

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NameBolivian Rainbow

Alternative Name(s)Bolivian Rainbow Ornamental

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-M-SM-P-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Multicolor/Irregular

Pod FormPequin/small bullet

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Bolivia

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to multicolor/irregular, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Clocks in at 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.Landrace (Developed by Bolivia).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Bolivian Rainbow?

The Bolivian Rainbow measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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