Capsicum Spanish Spice (USDA Organic) HOT Pepper, Capsicum 'Spanish Spice', has a great flavor and aroma that makes this pepper a great choice for grilling or frying. The 7" fruits of 'Spanish Spice' look like a green chili pepper but are more spicy than hot. The thin walls allow this pepper to cook quickly and are also used raw in salads. Capsicum refers to a wide variety of tropical pepper plants with the genus of the same name. The name is perhaps derived from the Latin "capsa," or box for the pod-like fruit. They are also frequently used both chopped and raw in salads, or cooked in stir-fries or other mixed dishes. They can be sliced into strips and fried, roasted whole or in pieces, or chopped and incorporated into salsas or other sauces. Capsicum is a relative of the tomato and requires similar growing conditions. (Click Merchant link below for full description)