Chili pepper varieties in the C. baccatum species have white or cream-colored flowers and typically have a green or gold corolla.

Unlike a Capsicum frutescens plant, the pods typically hang down and can have a citrus or fruity flavor.

[3] The Moche culture often represented fruits and vegetables in their art, including ají amarillo peppers.

In Ecuadorian cuisine, ají amarillo, onion, and lemon juice (amongst others) are served in a separate bowl with many meals as an optional condiment.

[9] The Latin binomial name is composed of Capsicum, from the Greek kapos, and Baccatum, meaning "berry-like."