Lepidium chilense

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Basic Information

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Genus: lepidium

Plant ID (slug): lepidium-chilense

Numeric ID: 25461

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lepidium chilense is a. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Chile.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Lepidium chilense