Capparis decidua

Capparis decidua

Native to:
Algeria | Andaman Is. | Chad | Djibouti | Egypt | Eritrea | Ethiopia | India | Iran | Libya | Mauritania | Morocco | Nicobar Is. | Niger | Nigeria | Oman | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Senegal | Sinai | Socotra | Somalia | Sudan-South Sudan | Western Sahara | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Capparaceae
Genus:
Capparis
Species:
Capparis decidua

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, red
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash