This is an illustration of one of the hottest chili peppers, the Ghost Pepper, also known by the name Bhut Jolokia. This type ripens to a bright red and its shape resembles that of a ghost, featuring a rough texture and indentations that resemble a dried chili pepper. In Assamese, 'Bhut' means 'of Bhutan' and 'Jolokia' means 'chili'. The word 'Bhut,' which is a homophone originating from Hindi, carries a ghostly connotation, hence it is also called ghost chili.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
< scientific name >
[cultivar] 'Bhut Jolokia' : Capsicum chinense × Capsicum frutescens
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Ghost pepper, Ghost chili, Bhut Jolokia
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Plantae Category
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Solanaceae
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Capsicum
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Capsicum chinense × Capsicum frutescens 'Bhut Jolokia'
Origin
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Assamese region: Northeast India
