Flower of caper plant
The caper plant is grown for the edible flower buds, which are called capers. The caper bud can be salted and pickled and is then used as a spice for seasoning or as a garnish, often in Italian dishes.
Names
Scientific
Capparis spinosa
English
Caper
Dutch
Kappertje
Kappertjesplant
Spanish
Alcaparro
French
Câpre
Câprier
German
Echte Kapernstrauch
Kaper
Italian
Cappero
Taxonomy
Order
Brassicales
Family
Capparaceae
Genus
Capparis
Species
Capparis spinosa (Caper)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Spices
Subtropical crops
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Capers