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The Thai birds-eye Chilli is a small pungent red Chilli from Thailand that is extensively used in Thai and other Asian cuisines. It was introduced to Thailand by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and soon became its favourite Chilli. It is thought to have got its name from the fact that birds get attracted to its red colour and eat them. ( Birds are not affected by capsaicin, the compound in Chillies that makes them hot.) The birds spread the seeds by way of their migratory patterns. On these migratory journeys, seeds from the Chillies, which have passed through a bird’ digestive system, are distributed in its droppings. 
Now the seeds are set for successful growth, as they are provided with a healthy dose of fertilizer to get them on their way to germination.
While the African birds-eye and Malaguetta , were also introduced to Africa and Brazil respectively (see note), Thai birds-eye are different species to these Chillies. Thai-birds-eyes are Capsicum annuum, whereas African Birds-eyes and Malguettas are Capsicum fructescence
They grow to about 2 to 3 centimetres, with a width of 5 mm at its shoulder. At maturity, they are red, orange and green in colour. The Thai bird’s eye plant grows between 80 cm and a meter in height.
