Chiltepin Peppers, Where Are They From
Chiltepin is a small, fiery pepper native to North America, specifically Arizona, Texas, Florida, New Mexico, and Central and Northern Mexico. It was first domesticated in central Mexico 6,000 to 7,000 years ago and is the only wild chili native to the United States. Its name comes from the Nahuatl words "chilli" and "tepin," meaning chili and flea. The pepper has been used as both a food and medicine due to its capsaicin content.
Chiltepin peppers are native to North America, specifically found in regions such as Arizona, Texas, Florida, New Mexico, and Central and Northern Mexico. It was first domesticated in central Mexico around 6,000 to 7,000 years ago and is the only wild chili native to the United States. The name "chiltepin" comes from the Nahuatl words "chilli" and "tepin," which mean chili and flea. These peppers have been traditionally used both as a food and as a medicinal plant due to their capsaicin content.
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