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Caper

Caper
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Capparidaceae
Genus: Capparis
Species: spinosa
Binomial nomenclature
Capparis spinosa

A Caper (Capparis spinosa) is a flower bud or young berry of the caper shrub from the mediterranean region. It is often pickled and used as a seasoning or garnish. Capers are a common ingredient in the mediterranean cuisine.

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