What are all of types peppers?

It's impossible to list *all* types of peppers because there are thousands of varieties! But here's a breakdown of some of the most common categories and popular types:

By Species:

* Capsicum annuum: The most widely cultivated pepper species, including:

* Bell Peppers: Green, red, yellow, orange, and purple varieties, known for their mild flavor and fleshy walls.

* Jalapeno: Medium heat, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

* Poblano: Mild to medium heat, used in chiles rellenos.

* Serrano: Medium to hot, often used in salsas.

* Anaheim: Mild to medium heat, good for roasting.

* Cayenne: Medium heat, used in spices and hot sauces.

* Banana Pepper: Mild and sweet, often pickled.

* Pimiento: Sweet and mild, often used in salads and dips.

* Hungarian Wax: Sweet and mild, often pickled.

* Capsicum frutescens:

* Tabasco: Medium heat, known for its vinegar-based hot sauce.

* Scotch Bonnet: Medium to hot, used in Caribbean cuisine.

* Habanero: Extremely hot, used in sauces and spicy dishes.

* Capsicum chinense:

* Ghost Pepper: Extremely hot, often used in chili sauces.

* Carolina Reaper: One of the hottest peppers in the world.

* Habanada: Similar to habanero but slightly milder.

* Capsicum baccatum:

* Aji Amarillo: Medium heat, used in Peruvian cuisine.

* Bishop's Crown: Medium heat, known for its unique shape.

* Capsicum pubescens:

* Rocoto: Medium to hot, used in Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine.

* Manzano: Medium heat, often used in salsas.

By Heat Level:

* Sweet peppers: Bell peppers, banana peppers, etc. (0-500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU))

* Mild peppers: Anaheim, poblano, pimento, Hungarian wax (500-1,000 SHU)

* Medium peppers: Jalapeno, serrano, Tabasco (1,000-5,000 SHU)

* Hot peppers: Habanero, Scotch Bonnet, Ghost Pepper (5,000-50,000 SHU)

* Super-hot peppers: Carolina Reaper, Moruga Scorpion (50,000+ SHU)

Beyond these categories, there are many more peppers with unique shapes, colors, flavors, and heat levels.

To explore further:

* Websites: PepperScale, Chili Pepper Madness

* Books: "The Complete Book of Peppers" by Dave DeWitt and Paul Bosland

* Local farmers markets: Often carry a variety of peppers.

Enjoy exploring the world of peppers! 🌶️