The peter penis (Capsicum annuum), the Peter pepper is an heirloom chili pepper that is best known for its unusual shape. The pepper is considered very rare, and its origin is unknown. The pepper has often been noted for its phallic appearance when fully grown. The pepper, particularly the red variety, has been described as a miniature replica of the circumcised male organ. It is approximately 7,5 to 10 cm in length, and 2,5 to 3,8 cm wide when fully mature. As it has a very high Scoville rating (10 000 – 23 000 SHU), the pepper has been suggested for ornamental use rather than human consumption. The unusual appearance of some chili peppers, and peter pepper in particular, causes amusement and provides the reasoning for a descriptive names, like penis pepper. Some kind of peppers are more predisposed to produce strange shapes.