Is the "capsicum annuum" milder or hotter than the jalapeno pepper?
Serrano pepper The serrano pepper ("Capsicum annuum") is a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains ("sierras") of these regions.
Habanero The habanero ( ; ] ) is a variety of chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but white, brown, yellow, green, and purple are also seen. Typically, a ripe habanero chili is 2 - long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero's heat, its flavor, and its floral aroma have made it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and spicy foods.