This species thrives in coastal hammocks, berms, and tropical hammocks with moist but well-drained sandy or limestone soils. It is highly drought-tolerant and can handle salt wind, though it has low tolerance for long-term saltwater flooding.
Capparis flexuosa , Morisonia flexuosa , and Capparis cynophallophora . Habitat and Growth bay-leaved caper
Large, showy flowers that range from white to pink with long, prominent stamens (up to 1.5 inches). They are fragrant and typically open in the evening. This species thrives in coastal hammocks, berms, and
Distinctive green cylindrical pods (up to 6 inches long) that split open at maturity to reveal white seeds embedded in a striking scarlet or bright pink pulp. Habitat and Growth Large, showy flowers that range
The ( Cynophalla flexuosa ), also known as the limber caper or bayleaf capertree , is a versatile evergreen plant native to Florida, the West Indies, Mexico, and Central and South America. It can grow as a clambering shrub, a high-climbing woody vine reaching up to 20 feet, or occasionally a small tree. Key Characteristics