Malawi Birds Eye Chilli Also known as Piri Piri or the African Birds Eye, this Capsicum Frutescens variety hails from Malawi in southeast Africa. It produces small, fiery red pods in abundance on a bushy 50–60 cm tall plant. Pods ripen from green to vibrant red and are perfect for sauces, powders, or drying, offering a classic, intense heat profile.