McMahon's Bird
The McMahon's Bird is a hot chili of the species C. annuum var. glabriusculum, measuring 50,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in USA.
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The McMahon's Bird is a hot chili of the species C. annuum var. glabriusculum, measuring 50,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a pequin/small bullet form, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 12–18 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in USA.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
