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Capparis mitchellii

bumble tree

Other common names
native orange
tree caper
see morewild orange
Synonyms
Busbeckea mitchellii
Botanical details
Family
Capparaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Capparis

Genus description

A genus of flowering shrubs or lianas more commonly known as caper shrubs or caper bushes. Plants have fleshy leaves and white to pinkish-white flowers. The flower buds (capers) and fruit (caper berries) are both edible and are usually pickled

Name status

Correct

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