Capparis (Latin: Capparis) is a genus of perennial shrubs.

 Capparis (Latin: Capparis) is a genus of perennial shrubs, subshrubs, and vines in the Caperaceae family. The most famous representative is the prickly caper (Capparis spinosa), the unblown flower buds of which are called capers. 

Capparis (Latin: Capparis) 

 They are pickled and used as a piquant spice in cooking. Botanical description: Appearance: A creeping or spreading plant with long branches up to 1.5 meters. Leaves: Rounded, dense, with a waxy coating, often with spiny stipules. Root system: A powerful taproot goes deep up to 10-12 meters. This helps it survive drought. Flowers: Large, white or pale pink, with long purple stamens. 

 They bloom for only one day. Fruit: Fleshy berries, resembling small cucumbers. When ripe, they open from the inside. Where does it grow? The plant prefers a dry, hot climate. It is widespread in the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, North Africa, Central and Middle Asia, as well as the Caucasus and Crimea. Capparis often grows on barren shale rocks, limestone, and in wall cracks. Human uses: Culinary: Unopened buds are collected. The smaller they are, the more highly prized. When pickled, they acquire a sharp, mustard-like flavor. Young fruits (capers) are also pickled. 

 Medicinal: The roots, bark, and fresh parts of the plant are used in folk medicine. They have antiseptic and astringent properties. If you want to know more, specify: are you interested in growing capparis at home, its benefits or recipes for using capers in cooking? Prickly capers - Wikipedia A perennial herbaceous plant with a powerful taproot system, up to 10-12 m long. Stems are creeping (spreading), up to 1.5 m long, sometimes weakly . Capers, what are capers - Povar.ru Capers (Capparis) are a prickly shrub, 1-2 m high, the unblown buds of which are used to prepare various dishes.

 Description:  Capparis spinosa L. Prickly capers - Planta Medica The fresh parts of the plant have astringent, diuretic, antiseptic and analgesic properties. Caper flower juice is applied to wounds and given as a drink for ... planta-medica.uz Rarely used aromatic herbs ... June 8, 2008 - Prickly capers (Capparis spinosa L.) are a perennial subshrub with long, creeping branches of the Caper family (Cappariadaceae). The leaves are alternate, ... Povarenok.ru

 Plants and flowers of the Mediterranean. Prickly caper Capers are unblown flower buds. They are eaten pickled or salted. The taste is piquant, tangy, slightly tart, slightly mustardy. 

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