Simple Bean Caper

Tetraena simplex, Zygophyllaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7.2 – 8.8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sour FigCarpobrotus deliciosus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

TamarugoProsopis tamarugo

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Black SaxaulHaloxylon ammodendron

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

African BoxthornLycium ferocissimum

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Livingstone DaisyCleretum bellidiforme

Pollinator SharingTrap Crop

Cardona Prickly PearOpuntia streptacantha

Nurse PlantWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Syrian Bean-caperZygophyllum fabago

Related Zygophyllaceae family members with similar salt-tolerance competing for resources

Manna PlantAlhagi graecorum

Both have deep root systems competing for water in arid environments

Alexandrian SennaSenna alexandrina

Senna compounds may deter herbivores from nearby desert plants while both tolerate alkaline soils

Uses

Functions

Edible Flower BudsDrought-Adapted FoodDesert WindbreakSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Flower BudsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Simple Bean Caper grow in?

Simple Bean Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Simple Bean Caper a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Simple Bean Caper is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Simple Bean Caper?

Good companions for Simple Bean Caper include Sour Fig, Tamarugo, Black Saxaul, African Boxthorn, Livingstone Daisy.

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