Cryptovivipary mechanism in the wild caper bush Capparis sepiaria (Capparaceae)

Cryptovivipary is the process in which seeds germinate inside the fruit but the seedling or plumule comes out when the fruit detaches from the mother plant. This paper highlights the details of the mechanism of cryptovivipary in the wild caper bush. In addition, an updated classification of viviparous plants is provided to better describe and understand this trait.