Caper
καππαριά
muziplik
Scientific Name: Capparis Spinosa
DATES AVAILABLE
Plant description
- leaf
- stem
- flower
- fruit
- root
- leaf: small round greyish-green leaves
- stem: thorny dark stem
- flower: small green flower bud
- fruit: cucumber-like fruit available in later months
- A thorny shrub with oval grey/green leaves
- Edible young shoots appear in March
- Edible flower buds appear in May
- Edible small gherkin-like fruit appear in June to September
preparation
- pick tender stems
- 3-4 days submerged in water with daily water changes to remove bitterness
- remove woody thorns to reveal soft edible thorn on stem
- air dry plants in shade
- preserve in sterile jars with red/white wine vinegar
extra info
white dots on leaves
textiles
