Scientific Name: Capparis samentosa
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Common Name:Wild Orange, Scrambling Caper
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Type:
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Family:CAPPARACEAE
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Flowers:Cream, white, scented. Summer.
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Fruit:Soft globular red, orange or yellow. Edible but not enjoyable.
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Vegetation Type:Dry rainforest.
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Species List:Upper Yandina Creek,
Identification Notes
Different juvenile and adult forms. Tiny paired hooks at base of juvenile leaves. Adult leaves less prickly stems, larger, velvety-hairy shoots.
Associated Fauna
Butterfly host plant: Australian gull. Butterflies: Caper White, Chalk White, Common Pearl White, Common Albatross
Landscaping Notes
Hardy in dry conditions, needs well-drained soil.