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Capparis sikkimensis

Botanic Family

Capparaceae

Author

Kurz

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Bhutan
• Xizang - China
• Assam - India
• C. Myanmar

Natural Habitats

• Forest

Flowering Times

• May-Jun (China)

Fruiting Times

• Sep-Nov (China)

Spiny shrub, vine or small tree to 6m with recurved spines to 5mm. Leaves to 120mm x 70mm, mostly glabrous. Axillary or terminal panicles to 10 flowers, sepals to 9mm, white petals 30mm x 9mm. Tan fruit 40mm x 35mm with a short beak.

Further References

• FOC
• The Plant List 2
• USNH