Capsicum chacoense

The plant is known locally as 'Tova' or 'Covincho' in Paraguay, 'ají putaparió' in Argentina, and as 'ají puta madre' in Chile. The latter two are euphemisms related to its heat, often causing people to swear when eating it.

Capsicum chacoense

The plant is known locally as 'Tova' or 'Covincho' in Paraguay, 'ají putaparió' in Argentina, and as 'ají puta madre' in Chile. The latter two are euphemisms related to its heat, often causing people to swear when eating it.