Capparis spinosa L. in A Systematic Review: A Xerophilous Species of Multi Values and Promising Potentialities for Agrosystems under the Threat of Global Warming
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
Year: 2017

Caper (<i>Capparis spinosa</i> L.) is a xerophytic shrub with a remarkable adaptability to harsh environments. This plant species is of great interest for its medicinal/pharmacological properties and its culinary uses. Its phytochemical importance relies on many bioactive components present in different organs and its cultivation can be of considerable economic value. Moreover, taxonomic identification of <i>C. spinosa</i> L. has been difficult due to its wide heterogeneity, and many authors fel