Syrian Bean Caper (Zygophyllum fabago)

Family: Zygophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Zygophyllum fabago is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The flower buds are pickled and used as a caper substitute. — The flower buds are pickled and used as a caper substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry places. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)