Purple Hull Peas are believed to be native to Africa, specifically the country of Niger, and most likely came over during the era of American slave trading.
The Fish Pepper is thought to have its origins in the Caribbean. It then made its way into North America and was first documented in the early 1800s along the East Coast. The pepper was named from the cuisine in which it was primarily used, namely seafood dishes.
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