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