The world’s most offensive-looking plant
When I first saw its picture, I thought it’s just another photoshopped hoax, but digging deeper, I was surprised to discover that it’s a real plant, usually called the Peter Pepper, scientific name capsicum annuum var. annuum ‘Peter’.It’s native to Louisiana and Texas .
It’s been called many other names, including Chilli Willy and Penis Chilli; and has been judged “Most Pornographic Pepper” by Organic Gardening Magazine...
Not surprising, since it looks like so:Apparently it has always been grown more as an ornamental thing, rather than to be eaten, although it’s perfectly edible.By the way, a farmer who specializes in gro wing them says they can grow up to 18" long!
Sort of brings a tear to your eyes, doesn't it?
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