Lepidium diffusum
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: lepidium
Plant ID (slug): lepidium-diffusum
Numeric ID: 25462
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lepidium diffusum is a. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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
N. America - Louisiana.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A hot cress-like flavour[2].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lepidium diffusum
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