Oh yeah, Bhut Jolokia and Naga Morich are two different varieties with a common ancestor. Nags usually have more peppers/node than the Bhuts; but the Bhuts are generally larger. Nagas seem to be a bit more forgiving of wet or coolish weather, too. There is endless debate on line about which is actually hotter, but until someone does a simultaneous grow out and has them tested, we won't know for sure.
There is an equally large contingent, btw, that swears the Trinidad Scorpion is the hottest. Most agree that the 7 Pot isn't quite as hot, but is certainly up there; and they seem to like it more for its taste and production.
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