The Hungarian yellow wax pepper, also known as Hungarian wax pepper, is a medium variety of Capsicum annuum that can be harvested at various stages of maturity. It typically measures between 4-6 inches in length and has a wide Scoville scale range of 1,000 to 15,000 Scoville heat units, making it moderately hot. This pepper starts yellow and turns orange and then red as it matures. It is often used in pickling, stuffing, and various culinary dishes due to its sweet and tangy flavors.