African wild caper-bush

Capparis sepiaria

leaf · vegetable

A thorny caper bush whose leaves are sometimes eaten as a vegetable in West Africa.

Origin

Tropical Africa, Asia, Australia

Where to find it

It forms thorny thickets in dry savannas and on termite mounds.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves are picked between the thorns, washed and cooked for a few minutes; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its dried root is sold on African markets for remedies.