Isabela Island Habanero
The Isabela Island Habanero is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× 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 ripen red, take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 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 Mexico. It is credited to Landrace - Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. It is also known as Habanero Isabela Island Red, Hab Isabela Island Red, Habañero Isabela Island Red, Habanero Isabela Island.
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The Isabela Island Habanero is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× 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 ripen red, take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 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 Mexico. It is credited to Landrace - Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. It is also known as Habanero Isabela Island Red, Hab Isabela Island Red, Habañero Isabela Island Red, Habanero Isabela Island.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
