Lepidium oleraceum
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: lepidium
Plant ID (slug): lepidium-oleraceum
Numeric ID: 25469
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Lepidium oleraceum is a PERENNIAL. 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
New Zealand.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[46, 153]. A hot cress-like flavour, they can be added to salads or used as a pot-herb[2]. High in vitamin C[173].
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lepidium oleraceum
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