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Capparis cynophallophora L.

Jamaica Caper Tree, Jamaican caper

Capparaceae (Caper Family)

USDA Symbol: CACY

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Sprawling shrub to small tree with arched branches.

This handsome Florida native is also found in the Caribbean region.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf: Green
Fruit:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Coastal, from central Florida south.
Native Habitat: Coastal hammocks, shell mounds.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Drought Tolerance: Medium

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Capparis cynophallophora in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Capparis cynophallophora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Capparis cynophallophora

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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