Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Cascabel
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| Capsicum annuum |
The cascabel is a small, round, hot chilli that is prized for the hot, burning sensation that it produces in the mouth when consumed. It is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum.
The pepper, when dried makes a rattling noise and as such can be used to make music.
The plant can grow to more than 1 meter and grows in the wild on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Synonyms
chile bola, bola chile, rattle chile, coban.
Other Meanings
The word Cascabel can also mean:
- A knob at the end of a cannon, cast onto the gunbarrel, to which ropes are attached.
- A bell attached to a sleigh or sleigh harness.
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03-10-2013 05:06:04
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