caper, common name for members of the Capparidaceae, a family of tropical plants found chiefly in the Old World and closely related to the family Cruciferae (mustard mustard, common name for the Cruciferae, a large family chiefly of herbs of north temperate regions. The easily distinguished flowers of the Cruciferae have four petals arranged diagonally ("cruciform") and alternating with the four sepals.
..... Click the link for more information. family). Capparis spinosa is cultivated in the Mediterranean area for its flower buds—capers—which are pickled and used as a condiment. The spiderflower (Cleome spinosa) is a common garden annual. The family also includes a few species indigenous to the United States, e.g., the burro-fat (Isomeris), a common desert shrub of the Southwest. The caper family is classified in the division Magnoliophyta Magnoliophyta , division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Capparales.

caper

Any of the low prickly shrubs that make up the genus Capparis (family Capparaceae), of the Mediterranean region. The European caperbush (C. spinosa) is known for its flower buds, which are pickled in vinegar and used as a spicy condiment. The term caper also refers to one of the pickled flower buds or young berries. Buds of C. decidua are eaten as potherbs, and curries are prepared from seeds and fruits of C. zeylandica.

caper

1. a spiny trailing Mediterranean capparidaceous shrub, Capparis spinosa, with edible flower buds

2. any of various similar plants or their edible parts

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ON THE MENU Antipasto with grilled breads, salami, Parma ham, chorizo, Serrano ham, sundried tomatoes, organic kalamata olives, borlotti bean and mint salad, buffalo mozzarella, caper berries, extra virgin oil and basil pounds 5.

A vine time in the Grape and Olive; eating out by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)

Toss the peppers, onion, caper berries, olives, tomatoes and cucumber together.

SPRING LAMB CUTLETS WITH PANZANELLA SALAD; Eating in by Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)

The seared Brill, a cross between regal halibut and workaday whiting, struck a flavour/texture balance with the mash and herby sauce, and piquant caper berries, bringing something sassy to the dish.

This food is more than just OK, it is absolutely delicious; TABLE FOR ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

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