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Peppercresses (Lepidium)
Also known as : Pepperweeds
Peppercresses they are a large and diverse group of flowering plants in the mustard family. Though most commonly found as weeds in lawns and fields, some species are also edible and may be added to salads. Though their flowers are usually small and not particularly showy, several peppercresses are also planted ornamentally, especially in hot, arid, or montane environments.
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Key Facts About Peppercresses
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Attributes of Peppercresses
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Green
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Peppercresses
Distribution of Peppercresses
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Distribution Map of Peppercresses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Peppercresses
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Belonging to the family Brassicaceae, peppercresses is a robust plant genus cherished for its low-maintenance nature. These hardy plants favor full sun exposure and balanced, well-draining soil. Their ability to withstand varied temperatures makes them a versatile choice for gardens. However, common challenges include pests like aphids and diseases such as leaf spot. Overwatering can also be detrimental, fostering root rot. The main seasonal considerations include increased watering during warmer months, while the winter demands careful guarding against frost and reduced watering. Confirm data accuracy against reputable horticultural guides.
How to Water Peppercresses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peppercresses?
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8 most common species：
Whitetop
Whitetop (Lepidium draba) is a flowering plant species native to Eurasia. Whitetop is considered an invasive species in most regions. Whitetop grows rapidly through underground rhizomes.
Virginia pepperweed
Virginia pepperweed (Lepidium virginicum) is a plant species native to North America with the exclusion of certain parts of Canada. Every part of the virginia pepperweed plant is edible and has a peppery taste. This plant can be used as a substitute for black pepper.
Lesser swine-cress
Lesser swine-cress (Lepidium didymum) is an annual that grows to 41 cm long. It grows along the ground and has yellowish green leaves, which have a pungent odor. It is considered a weed and has an unpleasant smell. This plant is edible.
Field peppergrass
Field peppergrass (*Lepidium campestre*) is a member of the mustard family. It’s indigenous to southern Russia and is now found throughout North America. Field peppergrass is edible, and the seeds are used as a spice. Field peppergrass tastes like a pungent combination of black pepper and mustard.
Garden cress
Lepidium sativum is a fast-growing, edible herb that's referred to as the garden cress, distinguishing it from similar plants that are also called cress. It's genetically related to mustard and watercress, and it shares their peppery, tangy flavor. It's commercially grown in Europe.
Perennial pepperweed
Perennial pepperweed (*Lepidium latifolium*) is a perennial herb that will grow from 91 to 183 cm tall. Native to Europe and Asia, it has become invasive in the United States, where it is considered a noxious weed. It blooms small white flowers in late spring to early summer, and the seeds mature by mid-summer. It grows in wetland areas or moist areas.
Pepperweed
Pepperweed (Lepidium apetalum) grows, as its name suggests, primarily as a weed. It is seen on roadsides and construction grounds and survives well at nearly any elevation. Though primarily centered in Eurasia, pepperweed can be found on other continents as well. In most places it is a problematic weed for farmers.
Clasping pepperweed
Clasping pepperweed (*Lepidium perfoliatum*) is a perennial or biennial that belongs to the same family as mustard. As suggested by its common name, clasping pepperweed is often considered an invasive plant. Originally native to Europe and Asia, it has been introduced to other continents and is now found throughout much of the world.
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Whitetop
Whitetop
Whitetop (Lepidium draba) is a flowering plant species native to Eurasia. Whitetop is considered an invasive species in most regions. Whitetop grows rapidly through underground rhizomes.
Virginia pepperweed
Virginia pepperweed
Virginia pepperweed (Lepidium virginicum) is a plant species native to North America with the exclusion of certain parts of Canada. Every part of the virginia pepperweed plant is edible and has a peppery taste. This plant can be used as a substitute for black pepper.
Lesser swine-cress
Lesser swine-cress
Lesser swine-cress (Lepidium didymum) is an annual that grows to 41 cm long. It grows along the ground and has yellowish green leaves, which have a pungent odor. It is considered a weed and has an unpleasant smell. This plant is edible.
Field peppergrass
Field peppergrass
Field peppergrass (*Lepidium campestre*) is a member of the mustard family. It’s indigenous to southern Russia and is now found throughout North America. Field peppergrass is edible, and the seeds are used as a spice. Field peppergrass tastes like a pungent combination of black pepper and mustard.
Garden cress
Garden cress
Lepidium sativum is a fast-growing, edible herb that's referred to as the garden cress, distinguishing it from similar plants that are also called cress. It's genetically related to mustard and watercress, and it shares their peppery, tangy flavor. It's commercially grown in Europe.
Perennial pepperweed
Perennial pepperweed
Perennial pepperweed (*Lepidium latifolium*) is a perennial herb that will grow from 91 to 183 cm tall. Native to Europe and Asia, it has become invasive in the United States, where it is considered a noxious weed. It blooms small white flowers in late spring to early summer, and the seeds mature by mid-summer. It grows in wetland areas or moist areas.
Pepperweed
Pepperweed
Pepperweed (Lepidium apetalum) grows, as its name suggests, primarily as a weed. It is seen on roadsides and construction grounds and survives well at nearly any elevation. Though primarily centered in Eurasia, pepperweed can be found on other continents as well. In most places it is a problematic weed for farmers.
Clasping pepperweed
Clasping pepperweed
Clasping pepperweed (*Lepidium perfoliatum*) is a perennial or biennial that belongs to the same family as mustard. As suggested by its common name, clasping pepperweed is often considered an invasive plant. Originally native to Europe and Asia, it has been introduced to other continents and is now found throughout much of the world.
Roadside pepperweed
Roadside pepperweed
Roadside pepperweed (Lepidium ruderale) is native to Eurasia, and a member of the mustard family. Three other names for it are peppergrass, narrow-leaf pepperwort, and stinking pepperweed. It’s called that last name because some people think it smells of oil or smoke. This is wrong because it has no scent of its own. The noxious smell is because it often grows by the side of railroad tracks.
Common pepperweed
Common pepperweed
Common pepperweed (Lepidium densiflorum) is an annual or biennial herb that is indigenous to North America, but which is listed as a noxious weed in many parts of the continent, as well as in non-native areas. The species is introduced in Europe and Asia.
Veiny pepperweed
Veiny pepperweed
The veiny pepperweed is a flowering plant within the mustard family. Its flowers are typically yellow or gold in appearance. It thrives in warm climates, and can be found in South America, the southern U.S., and Hawaii. The genus name, "Lepidium," means "a small scale" in reference to the seed pods' tiny size and shape.
Hairy white-top
Hairy white-top
Hairy white-top is easy to remember by its common name and recognizable by its thin spreading stems and cluster of small white flowers in the center. Hairy white-top is an invasive weed in California and the United States.
Smith's pepperwort
Smith's pepperwort
The Lepidium heterophyllum gets its name from the Greek word Lepidium, which means "small scale." The name may pertain to the plant's scale-like seeds. It is native to Europe, blooms from late spring to summer, and is related to mustard plants. Smith's pepperwort is currently the subject of experiments evaluating its ability to clean copper-contaminated soils.
Maca
Maca
Maca root powder Maca is the only member of the genus Lepidium with a fleshy hypocotyl, which is fused with the taproot to form a rough inverted pear-shaped body. Maca does vary greatly in the size and shape of the root, which may be triangular, flattened circular, spherical, or rectangular, the latter of which forms the largest roots.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Peppercresses
Lepidium
Also known as: Pepperweeds
Peppercresses they are a large and diverse group of flowering plants in the mustard family. Though most commonly found as weeds in lawns and fields, some species are also edible and may be added to salads. Though their flowers are usually small and not particularly showy, several peppercresses are also planted ornamentally, especially in hot, arid, or montane environments.
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Key Facts About Peppercresses
Feedback
Attributes of Peppercresses
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Green
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Peppercresses
Distribution of Peppercresses
Feedback
Distribution Map of Peppercresses
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Peppercresses
Feedback
Belonging to the family Brassicaceae, peppercresses is a robust plant genus cherished for its low-maintenance nature. These hardy plants favor full sun exposure and balanced, well-draining soil. Their ability to withstand varied temperatures makes them a versatile choice for gardens. However, common challenges include pests like aphids and diseases such as leaf spot. Overwatering can also be detrimental, fostering root rot. The main seasonal considerations include increased watering during warmer months, while the winter demands careful guarding against frost and reduced watering. Confirm data accuracy against reputable horticultural guides.
How to Water Peppercresses?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peppercresses?
How to Propagate Peppercresses?
How to Plant Peppercresses?
Exploring the Peppercresses Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Whitetop
Whitetop (Lepidium draba) is a flowering plant species native to Eurasia. Whitetop is considered an invasive species in most regions. Whitetop grows rapidly through underground rhizomes.
Virginia pepperweed
Virginia pepperweed (Lepidium virginicum) is a plant species native to North America with the exclusion of certain parts of Canada. Every part of the virginia pepperweed plant is edible and has a peppery taste. This plant can be used as a substitute for black pepper.
Lesser swine-cress
Lesser swine-cress (Lepidium didymum) is an annual that grows to 41 cm long. It grows along the ground and has yellowish green leaves, which have a pungent odor. It is considered a weed and has an unpleasant smell. This plant is edible.
Field peppergrass
Field peppergrass (*Lepidium campestre*) is a member of the mustard family. It’s indigenous to southern Russia and is now found throughout North America. Field peppergrass is edible, and the seeds are used as a spice. Field peppergrass tastes like a pungent combination of black pepper and mustard.
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All Species of Peppercresses
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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