Pamuxiu
Capparis sikkimensis subsp. masaikai

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A shrub or climber. It grows 7.5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-20 cm long by 4-9 cm wide. The fruit are reddish purple when mature. They are round and 4-6 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They have ribs. There are about 10 seeds per fruit. The seeds are 1.8 cm long by 1.5 cm wide and 1 cm thick.

There are about 250 Capparis species. There are about 50 Capparis species in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In southern China it grows in limestone areas below 1,600 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. The seeds are eaten raw. They are a natural sweetener.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

In southern China plants flower in May and June and fruit in November and December.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Capparis masaikai H. Lev.;