European caperbush
plant species
Also known as: Capparis spinosa
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The European caperbush (Capparis spinosa) is a species of low, prickly trees, shrubs, or lianas belonging to the genus Capparis. This plant is cultivated for its edible flower buds, which are pickled and used as a pungent condiment. The term "caper" itself refers to these pickled buds. Other species within the Capparis genus, such as C. decidua and C. zeylandica, are also consumed for their buds, fruits, and seeds.1
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