Carolina Reaper
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| Origin | Fort Mill |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | |
| US | |
| Scoville scale | 1,569,300 on average SHU |
| Hybrid parentage | Ghost Pepper |
| Heat | Exceptionally hot |
| Scientific name | Capsicum chinense 'Carolina Reaper' |
| Rank | Cultivar |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2381155 |
About Carolina Reaper
The Carolina Reaper is a cultivar of the Capsicum chinense plant. Developed by South Carolina breeder Ed Currie, the pepper is red and gnarled, with a bumpy texture and small pointed tail.