Shining Pepperweed, Howell's pepperweed

Lepidium nitidum

Physical Characteristics

Lepidium nitidum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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

Western N. America - Washington to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Condiment Young leaves and flowering tops - raw or cooked[105, 161, 177]. A hot cress-like flavour, they can be cooked and used as greens[257]. Seed[161, 257]. Used as a flavouring[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known