Grassleaf pepperweed

Lepidium graminifolium

Physical Characteristics

Lepidium graminifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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 dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Mediterranean region to the Near East. An occasionally established casual in Britain.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A hot cress-like flavour[217].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known