Thanks to all who responded. I was afraid it might be a hoax - and it looks like 'tis... peter g wrote: > Robert , > here we go again with the Tezpur thing ... > try this link ( look for page 2 ) > http://tejas.serc.iisc.ernet.in/~currsci/aug102000/scr974.pdf > use your Ctrl-F find feature to look for .... Naga > > one can also find reference to "jolokia" at the page ... > http://www-ang.kfunigraz.ac.at/~katzer/engl/Caps_fru.html > apparently, it's Assami (Assam region?) for "chile", as in pepper. > > there's also an old reference at ... > http://www.globalgarden.com/Chile-Heads/Archives/vol.2/0773.html > > good luck > peter g -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 Check out http://www.thechileman.com for Hot Sauces, Salsas, Mustards & More!