Caper

kythira, geneeskrachtig kruid, kappertje

Its bud and leaves are turned to pickles and they have been used as seasoning since ancient times. It is found very frequently in the streets of the Kythera town.

Wetenschappelijke naam: Capparis spinosa

Familie: Cappariaceae

Kythera Naam: Kappari

Naam in andere plaatsen in Griekenland: Kappari

Collectie: Very often it grows on walls and ruins, on stony fields and also below compact rocks. Plant buds, fruits and roots are collected from May up to August included.

Eigenschappen: Disinfectant for kidneys, diuretic, tonic. It fights arteriosclerosis. It stimulates appetite.