Bean-caper

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any perennial herb of genus Zygophyllum
  2. 2
    Any perennial herb of genus Zygophyllum; especially Zygophyllum fabago (Syrian bean-caper), native to Asia and Eastern Europe, introduced and invasive in arid regions elsewhere.

Etymology

The flower buds are used as capers.

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