Capparis spinosa, L.
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1. C. spinosa L. , Sp. Pl. 503 (1753) View Cited Treatment
(inch C. rupestris Sibth. & Sm. ).
Leaves glabrous, petiolate, orbicular or orbicular-ovate, obtuse or emarginate at the apex. Stipular spines recurved, sometimes weakly developed. Flowers 5-7 cm in diameter, slightly zygomorphic. Sepals purplish. Mediterranean region; Portugal; Krym. Al BI Co Cr Ga Gr Hs It Ju Lu Rs (K) Sa Si.
There has been selection for large flower-buds in the typical plant (which is probably introduced in the western part of its distribution) for their use as a condiment. A distinctive coastal variant with pendent branches, somewhat succulent leaves, and stipular spines absent or caducous at an early stage, is probably more widespread as a native plant ( var. inermis Turra ).
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Capparis spinosa
| Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A. 1964 |