Sicili caper
Capparis sicula

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Israel, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Sicily, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The buds are eaten raw and also pickled.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit, flower buds - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Berik, Delikarpuzu, Inok, Kebere, Kember, Kemberok, Welleh

Synonyms

Capparis napaulensis DC.; Capparis ovata var. canescens (Coss.) Heywood; Capparis ovata var. palaestina Zohary; Capparis ovata var. sicula (veill.) Zohary; Capparis ovata subsp. sicula (Veill.) Pugnaire; Capparis spinosa var. canescens Coss.; Capparis spinosa subsp. canescens (Coss.) A. Bolos & O. Bolos; Capparis spinosa subsp. sicula (Veill.) Holmboe;