Capparis species such as Capparis spinosa L.(Capparidaceae), also known as capers, are
economically important plants originated in Asia being commercially used since the time of
the ancient Greeks. Caper is a common perennial shrub in the Mediterranean regions,
growing both wild and cultivated, with medicinal and aromatic properties. The aromatic part
of the caper is the floral bud, which is gathered just before it blossoms. In the Mediterranean
kitchen, the flower buds of capers represent one of the most common and favorite flavors ...