Black-willow, Jamaica capertree
Capparis cynophallophora

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The trunk is small and often forked. The leaves are shiny green above and whitish or brown underneath due to scales. The young branches have small rough scales. The flowers are purple. The fruit are pods that are constricted between the seeds.

Also put in the family Brassicaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, North America, Panama, Paraguay, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol de vela roja, Carne de venado

Synonyms

Capparis gonaivensis Helwig; Capparis isthmensis Eichler; Capparis jamaicensis Jacq.; Capparis longifolia Sw.; and others