Cumari Alongado
The Cumari Alongado is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 30,000–200,000 SHU — roughly 25× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure 0.5–1 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in South America.
The Cumari Alongado is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 30,000–200,000 SHU — roughly 25× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, measure 0.5–1 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in South America.
