The Puya measures 5,000–8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Puya

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 5,000–8,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Wild-type selection.

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NamePuya

Alternative Name(s)Chile Puya; Pulla; Wild Puya; Puya Chile

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-4-018RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 8,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 5,000–8,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Wild-type selection.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026