Capparis flavicans

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A thorny bush. The branches are hairy. It has spines that can be straight or slightly curved. The leaves are alternate. They are oval. The leaf blade is thick. The flowers are small and yellow. They have 4 petals.

There are about 250 Capparis species. There are about 50 Capparis species in tropical America. It has anti-estrogenic properties helping increase milk production.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Banla kbal yiek, Cap vang, Kok namten, Krahik, Ngua xang, Saungkyan

Synonyms

Capparis cambodiana Pierre ex Gagnep.;