habaneroHabanero belongs to a species of chilies (Capsicum Chinense – more on the name later) that orinates from the Amazon region of South America. An intact pod was unearthed in the Guitarrero Cave of Peru and dates all the way backThe habanero pepper is a fiery chili pepper with a fruity, citrusy flavor prized for it's level of heat, popular in Mexican cuisine. Skip to primary navation Skip to main content