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.
