Cleghorn caper
Capparis cleghornii
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A thorny shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It is climbing. It can be 6-8 m long. The stem is woody at the base and 10 cm across. It has many branches. It has curved thorns. The stems are purple and hairy. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 4-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are purple with bright red flesh. The fruit are 3-4 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in monsoon forest between 700-1,400 m above sea level. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 3,500-8,000 mm.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit