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Guntur Sannam or ''Capsicum annuum'' var. ''Longhum'', is one of the most famous types of chillies and has a huge demand throughout the world.〔(Guntur Sannam gets GI tag )〕〔http://www.chilliesindia.com/〕 It widely grows in Guntur, Warangal, and Khammam districts of Andhra Pradesh in India. ==Origin== Guntur Sannam chilli belong to the species ''Capsicum annuum''. It is well known as a commercial crop used as a condiment, culinary supplement or as a vegetable. Among the spices consumed per head in India, dried chillies contribute a major share. Chilli was known to Indians about 400 years ago. Globally, India stands first in the production of chilli. The province of Andhra Pradesh leads in its production, providing 46% of all chilli produced in India. The very fact that etymologically, the word Guntur Sannam chilli has its origin in Telugu confirms its Andhra Pradesh origin. The word Sannam stands for thin in Telugu. Foreseeing the potential for chilli production in this region, the government of Andhra Pradesh started a regional research station at LAM near Guntur, India, three decades ago, which works on research aspects of chilli as well.〔(''Geographical Indications Journal'', p. 20 )〕 Guntur has been associated with chillies for decades, and hence the prefix Guntur for the name of this chilli. At present, chilli has become one of the most important cash crops and thousands of people directly depend on the cultivation of this spice for their livelihood. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Guntur Sannam」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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