India Tree Chile De Arbol, Very Hot

De Arbol means tree like in Spanish, referring to the shape of the plant from which this fiery chile comes. Mexican common names for this chile include: pico de pajaro, or birds beak, and colo de rato or rats tail, referring to the long, curved shape of the pod and its graceful stem. Chile de Arbol is used mostly in table salsas, or blended with other chiles in meat stews. Its seeds and veins are generally not removed.