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Capparis spinosa (Capper)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505885

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Capparales Family: Capparaceae Genus: Capparis Species: Capparis spinosa

Common Names add Caper edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Herb Shrub Spice Vegetable   Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Mediterranean Garden Vegetable Garden Xeriscaping   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Purple   Wildlife Value edit Deer Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Christer Johansson (230) wrote on Aug 25 2009 The Capers that we eat are made of flower buds. Pickled fruits are also eaten. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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Other names for this plant:
Capparis rupestris



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