Bird Pepper

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Español: Zarquilla
Edible, very hot fruits

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Birds (especially mockingbirds) eat the green, un-ripened peppers.

Did You Know?

  • Showy fruits
  • Attracts bees.