Origin
Cayenne Pepper is indigenous to the West Indies, Central and South America. It was discovered by the Spanish explorers who introduced them to the rest of the world as "Pepper". Cayenne Peppers were grown in the Central and South America and the West Indies for thousands of years.

Long Red And Green Cayenne Peppers.
Use
Cayenne Pepper is used mostly in Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Indian dishes. It is also used quite extensively in Middle Eastern and Central and South American cuisines.
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