Caper spurge

Prefers a light well-drained soil in an open position. Prefers a dry soil but grows almost anywhere. Often self-sows freely[1, 17]. Formerly cultivated for its fruit - for the oil contained in the fruit according to another report. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits. This genus has been singled out as a potential source of latex (for making rubber) for the temperate zone, though no individual species has been singled out. References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information Temperature Converter Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Celsius Fahrenheit: The PFAF Bookshop Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Book titles include Edible Plants , Edible Perennials , Edible Trees , Edible Shrubs , Woodland Gardening , and Temperate Food Forest Plants . Our new book is Food Forest Plants For Hotter Conditions (Tropical and Sub-Tropical) . Shop Now

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil The seed has been used as a substitute for capers. It is very acrid and requires long steeping in salt and water, and afterwards in vinegar. Great caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. References More on Edible Uses

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 20°c.