Cubanelle  Capsicum annuum vr. annuum Linne'

Other Names   Italian Pepper  

Flavor  Sweet, 0

Shape   Elongated cylinder, undulating, sunken apex, 6 inches long by 2.25 inches wide

Color   Pale yellow-green, to orange, to red, at times all those colors at once, glossy

Fresh   Markets, ethnic food stores

Dried   Can not be air dried, but is at times dehydrated

Processed   Not Processed

Available Cultivars   Biscayne, Cubanelle, Cubanelle PS

The Cubanelle name is derived from Cuba, however it is thought to be of Italian origin being introduced to America in 1958.  It is possible that the Italians first acquired it from Cuba or vice-versa.
Frying type pepper with thin walls and waxy flesh. Excellent split and fried in olive oil.