Capparis spinosa | Caper | Various
Capparis spinosa belongs to the plant family CAPPARACE and Genus Capparis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Capparis spinosa does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Capparis spinosa so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Capparis spinosa caper is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Capparis spinosa has buds that are mildly spicy.
Buds of the plant Capparis spinosa have a smell of aromatic and spicy unopened buds are edible and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Spicy | Mild
Capparis spinosa has herbal applications as a laxative, as a bitter, as a diuretic and as a detoxifier. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The root bark as well as the bark and the flower buds are used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
Capsella bursa-pastoris | Shepherd'S Purse | Various
Capsicum annuum | Chili Pepper, Ornamental Pepper | Flower
Capsicum frutescens | Chili, Cayenne | Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.