If it had fuzzy leaves and purple flowers and dark brown to black seeds it would be Capsicum Pubescens. It's usually called a Rocoto or the more general name of Aji. All Chiles are perennials. Dave Anderson Tough Love Chile Co. www.tough-love.com > Was in a local nursery yesterday and they had what was described as a Hot > Lips Chilli Tree - a perenial chilli tree growing up to 4 metres tall. The only > botanical name was Chilli Pubescans. > > Any ideas what this is?