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Have a look here: http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/5395.html

They are the same except for a certain compound - which makes the chilli hot and unlike the 'capsicum' variety.

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none...same the correct name is chilie peppers...can be either or and..chilies, peppers

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