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Capparis cynophallophora Family: Capparidaceae Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree           Jamaica caper produces large quantities of flowers. The flowers have four white petals and many purple stamens, which extend beyond the petals. Fruit are slender, rust-colored pods which split open to expose seeds enclosed in an orange-red aril. The dense, strong Jamaica caper is very wind resistant and extremely salt tolerant. Jamaica caper can be grown in full sun to light shade. |  |
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 | Capparis erythrocarpus Family: Capparidaceae Pitipiti, Apana, Patahofuo Origin: Africa Afrodisiac. The dried root bark plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction for treating arthritis. |  |
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 | Capparis micracantha Family: Capparidaceae Ņapertree, Chingchee Origin: Eastern Asia   Leaf, Stem and Root may be added to the steam bath for the treatment of certain ailments that possess the following properties: anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antibacterial, bronchitis, muscular cramps, swelling vesicular chronic, infected skin diseases. |  |
 |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |
 Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |
 Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |  Capparis micrantha var. Henryi |
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 | Capparis spinosa Family: Capparidaceae Caper Origin: Egypt, Middle East and Asia      This shrubby perennial plant grows 3-5 feet high, with numerous branches, bearing a pair of hooked spines at the base of each leaf stalk. Leaves are alternate, round to ovate, thick, and glistening. Flowers are about 2 inches in diameter, white with numerous violet stamens, and very pleasing in appearance. Seeds are large, kidney shaped, and gray-brown in color. Where native, plants grow spontaneously in cracks and crevices of rocks and stone walls. Plants grow well in nutrient poor sharply-drained gravelly soils. Mature plants develop large extensive root systems that penetrate deeply into the earth. Capers are salt-tolerant and flourish along shores within sea-spray zones. The caper's vegetative canopy covers soil surfaces which helps to conserve soil water reserves. Flowers are born on first-year branches. Capers of commerce are immature flower buds which have been pickled in vinegar or preserved in granular salt. Semi-mature fruits (caperberries) and young shoots with small leaves may also be pickled for use as a condiment. Smaller buds (both with less than one centimeter diameter) are considered more valuable than the larger (more than 1" diameter). Caper fruits preserved in the same manner, are rarely traded. Their flavour is very intensive. Capers have a sharp piquant flavor and add pungency, a peculiar aroma and saltiness to comestibles such as pasta sauces, pizza, fish, meats and salads. The flavor of caper may be described as being similar to that of mustard and black pepper. Capers are said to reduce flatulence and to be anti-rheumatic in effect. In ayurvedeic medicine capers (Capers=Himsra) are recorded as hepatic stimulants and protectors, improving liver function. Capers have reported uses for arteriosclerosis, as diuretics, kidney disinfectants, vermifuges and tonics. Infusions and decoctions from caper root bark have been traditionally used for dropsy, anemia, arthritis and gout. Capers contain considerable amounts of the anti-oxidant bioflavinoid rutin. Caper extracts and pulps have been used in cosmetics, but there has been reported contact dermatitis and sensitivity from their use. Plants are grown from seed and by vegetative cuttings. |  |
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 | Capparis tomentosa Family: Capparidaceae Woolly Caper-bush Origin: Africa   Mostly a robust woody climber but occasionally a shrub or small tree, armed with sharp, paired, hooked thorns. Flowers quite showy, yellowish-green with a mass of long white or pinkish stamens. See picture. |
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 | Cleome hasslerana, Cleome spinosa Family: Capparidaceae Spider Flower, Crown Flower Origin: Subtropical South America  No care required, blooms all July and on into September. It adds a wonderfully refreshing feeling to the heat of summer. Growing to 4' tall this wonderfull plant has complex foliage, orchid like flowers and gracefull draping seed pods. |  |
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 | Cleome isomeris, Isomeris arborea Family: Capparidaceae Bladderpod Spiderflower, Burro Fat Origin: Arizona, California, Mexico  Needs good drainage and full sun. Can survive extended drought. Fast. Yellow flowers February to May. Strongly scented evergreen leaves. Very low water use, needs good drainage. |  |
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 | Crateva adansonii Family: Capparidaceae Garlic Pear Tree, Three-leaf Caper, Obtuse Leaf Crateva Origin: Southeast Asia   Flowers white or creamy in many flowered terminal corymbs. |  |
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 | Crateva religiosa Family: Capparidaceae Sacred Garlic Pear, Temple Plant Origin: Southeast Asia Crateva religiosa is similar to Crateva adansonii but creamy white flowers are slightly smaller. |  |
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 | Crateva tapia Family: Capparidaceae Spider Flower Tree, Tapia, Zapotilla, Amarillo, poporo, Tejoruco, Cachimbo, Trompo Origin: Tropical America The fruit is edible but not very good. |  |
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