The Maltese caper is a delicious ingredient that many Maltese add to the sandwiches, salads or plate of pasta. Throughout time, it has been a staple and we just cannot imagine Maltese cuisine without this salty delight.

But where does it come from and how does it grow?

The Capparis spinosa, as it is known amongst the scientific community is an indigenous plant that grows all across Malta and Gozo in rocks and mixed soil.

The caper is usually harvested from the white and violet coloured flowers that you have likely seen when out in the countryside!

Flowers from the caper trees grow between April and September but the flower itself oddly only lasts for one day and one night before it dies.

Do you enjoy eating capers?