Pepper named for its resemblance to a tam-o'-shanter (6,6)

I believe the answer is:

scotch bonnet

(Other definitions for scotch bonnet that I've seen before include "super-hot pepper?" , "Tam O'Shanter" , "associated with Burns" , "Tam-o-Shanter's" , "Hot chilli pepper -- connects both (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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