Dragon's Claw

Dragon's Claw is a Capsicum annuum variety marketed through seed catalogues and garden stores. It produces long cayenne-style pods with a curled lower end that resembles a claw.

Pods are described as approximately 21.5 cm long and about 2.5 cm wide. Fruit ripen from green to dark red and are generally reported to have medium to thin flesh. Listings state they are suitable for drying, sauces, salsa and powder production.

Heat ratings vary between sources. One seed seller lists approximately 75000 SHU, while another reports a lower figure near 25000 SHU. This discrepancy suggests inconsistency between seed sources or possible strain variation. There are no widely published independent laboratory tests specific to this named variety.

Flavour descriptions from sellers mention slightly sweet or meaty characteristics compared with typical cayenne types. These descriptions are anecdotal and not based on formal sensory analysis.

There is no widely available breeder documentation, academic reference, or clear cultural origin record beyond seed catalogue listings. The name appears to function primarily as a commercial cultivar designation rather than a historically documented chilli.