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. 

Capparis cynophallophora JAMAIAN CAPERS fruit in bloom, native berries, seeds 10 seeds.

 Capparis cynophallophora, the Jamaica Caper, produces fragrant white flowers that turn pink/purple, developing into long brown pods containing seeds in a red pulp, used in landscaping and for wildlife, with seeds available for planting. These native shrubs/small trees thrive in sunny, well-drained coastal areas, offering beautiful blooms, attractive foliage, and edible berries (when pickled) for culinary use, making them great for hedges or specimens.

 Plant Characteristics

 Flowers: Fragrant, white flowers with long purple stamens that open, then change color to pink or maroon as they age.

Leaves: Glossy green, leathery, with a unique notched tip; the underside has fine brown scales.

Fruit: Cylindrical, 3-8 inch long brown pods that split open to reveal a bright coral-red flesh with shiny seeds.