Punta de Lanza
The Punta de Lanza is a hot chili of the species C. baccatum, measuring 8,000–25,000 SHU — roughly 3× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. baccatum, the South American "ají" species, known for tall plants and bright, fruity, often citrusy flavor. Its pods ripen yellow, take a long/tapered form, measure 3–4 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 42–48 inches tall. Its flowers are white with basal spots, its foliage is green leaves.
The Punta de Lanza is a hot chili of the species C. baccatum, measuring 8,000–25,000 SHU — roughly 3× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. baccatum, the South American "ají" species, known for tall plants and bright, fruity, often citrusy flavor. Its pods ripen yellow, take a long/tapered form, measure 3–4 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 42–48 inches tall. Its flowers are white with basal spots, its foliage is green leaves.
