Capers is a biennial  spiny shrub (a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its lifecycle) that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caperis also the pickled bud of this plant. The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. The plant is best known for the edible bud and fruit which are usually consumed pickled. Try slicing and placing on top of fish dishes or as a side to fish and chips, or Create an inventive and unforgettable Caper Olive and Smoked Salmon Appetizer (see our recipe section for details).