Capparis spinose, the caper bush.

Capparis spinose, other names are; the caper bush, Flinders rose. Locals at Rohtas Fort call it Akore. Family Capparaceae. USA Hardiness Zone- (8 to 10).

It is a perennial, spiny and scrambling bush. Flowers are showy and have purple stamens. Bloom time May to Oct. 

Thrives under sun full/ no shade. Water requirement dry to medium.  Fruit is eaten or consumed in pickled form. 

Buds are picked, washed and preserved in salt or pickled in vinegar to garnish foods, or culinary additives. Has medicinal value.

It can thrive in soils which are poor, dry, rocky or sandy 

Height up to 2.00 to 3.00 feet, Its spread is 3-6 feet. 

Flowers last for one day only.

It has broadleaf  which are round in shape.

Flowers are fragrant, white to pinkish-white in color.

Locals use it as a relief for joint pains. 

Fruit edible oblong, multi-seeded, known as caperberries.

 

May you enjoy reading, viewing and enjoy growing this culinary plant. 

All photos have been taken by me, while visiting Rohtas Fort near Jhelum.