Seller, where I got the seeds marked them as "Mutant Xion". I wasn't sure it's really a pepper at first.

by Kite796

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  1. One_Loquat_3737

    Think I’d keep a flame thrower handy in case it starts getting ideas.

  2. genericnekomusum

    Plant breeder DNA pollen mixer upper here.

    It’s a hybrid of the Candlelight Mutant variety which this comment talks about

    [https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetablegardening/comments/158m91k/comment/jtar8ym/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcssd&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetablegardening/comments/158m91k/comment/jtar8ym/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcssd&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

    I’ve seen similar effects when two species that are not very compatible are cross. Especially Annuum x Baccatum can commonly result in these virus like symptoms, with leaves much like these ones, but typically it also prevents fruit or healthy seeds from producing.

    However, this one’s great grandparent seems to have gained it’s trait from it’s desert environment as an adaption. I do wish seeds were available in my country I’d love to test it’s drought tolerance and tolerance of infrared + uv light.

  3. Sharp_Economy2453

    That looks like its gonna hurt. Or its going to be Day of the Triffids.

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