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Capparis urophylla

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2.5 m tall. There are spines on the stems. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-7 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near streams and is often in limestone. It grows between 300-1,900 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Laos, SE Asia


How it is used for food

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable


How it is grown


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