Capers
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
Genus
Capparis
Family
Capparaceae
Order
Brassicales
Crop categories
Spices
Medicinal plants
Subtropical crops
Pictures
Capers
Flower of caper plant