Capparis cynophallophora, Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree

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Capparis cynophallophora, Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree

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Capparis cynophallophora
Family: Capparaceae
Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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 cynophallophora - Jamaica Caper

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3268 Capparis cynophallophora - Jamaica Caper

Jamaica Caper Tree, Mustard Tree. Jamaica caper produces large quantities of flowers with white petals and many purple stamens, which extend beyond the petals. Fruit are slender, rust-colored pods which split open to expose orange-red seeds. The dense, strong Jamaica caper is very wind resistant and extremely salt tolerant.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

2 Plants in stock

$39.00

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