Capparis decidua (Karira) - Image 3

Botanical name: Capparis decidua

Common names: Karira, Retama Caper

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: Africa, Middle East, Southern Asia

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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