Achora, Shora
Capparis petiolaris

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5-8 m tall.

There are about 250 Capparis species. There are about 50 Capparis species in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is sweet and is eaten raw.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be used for a living fence or hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Achora, Anona de monte, Arasa, Bentsele, Chora, Illa, Pacobilla, Urana

Synonyms

Baccapparis petiolaris (Kunth) H. H. Iltis; Capparidastrum petiolare (Kunth) Hutch.; Capparis laurina Kunth; Capparis macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav. ex DC.; Capparis millei Standl.; Capparis prisca J. F. Macbr.;