Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chilly Chili')

While *Capsicum annuum* (the species to which ‘Chilly Chili’ belongs) is native to a broad area of the Americas, the *cultivar* ‘Chilly Chili’ itself doesn’t have a specific “native” region. It’s a hybrid developed by plant breeders, likely in a controlled environment for specific ornamental traits.

Here’s a breakdown:

* **Species Origin (Capsicum annuum):** Central and South America. The wild ancestors of modern *Capsicum annuum* likely originated in Bolivia and spread north through Central America and Mexico.

* **Cultivar Origin (‘Chilly Chili’):** No specific geographical “native” region. It was bred by plant breeders. The breeder may be located in a specific region, but the plant is not native to it.
* Ornamental peppers are often bred in places with developed horticultural industries like the US, Europe, and Japan.

In short, while the *species* has a native range in the Americas, the specific *cultivar* ‘Chilly Chili’ is a product of human breeding and doesn’t have a single geographical origin in the same way. Therefore, a likely breeding location would be within the United States or Europe.