Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
campestre
ID:
358965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 88 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358297

Common Names

  • Lepidium campestre
  • Field Peppergrass
  • Field Lepidium

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Description

Lepidium campestre (also called Field Peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium campestre is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium campestre is white to pinkish in color and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium campestre is an annual herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lepidium campestre

Lepidium campestre can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lepidium campestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium campestre?

Lepidium campestre

What is the common name of Lepidium campestre?

Field Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium campestre?

Brassicaceae

Species in the Lepidium genus

Lepidium grandifructum, Lepidium fraseri, Lepidium gracile, Lepidium depressum, Lepidium didymum, Lepidium hirtum, Lepidium horstii, Lepidium graminifolium, Lepidium heterophyllum, Lepidium cardamine, Lepidium cartilagineum, Lepidium chalepense, Lepidium burkartii, Lepidium campestre, Lepidium cumingianum, Lepidium chichicara, Lepidium cyclocarpum, Lepidium densiflorum, Lepidium coronopifolium, Lepidium costaricense, Lepidium myrianthum, Lepidium merrallii, Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium meyeri, Lepidium navasii, Lepidium nesophilum, Lepidium nitidum, Lepidium oblongum, Lepidium obtusatum, Lepidium niloticum, Lepidium johnstonii, Lepidium jujuyanum, Lepidium karelinianum, Lepidium lepidioides, Lepidium latifolium, Lepidium apetalum, Lepidium amplexicaule, Lepidium angolense, Lepidium affine, Lepidium africanum, Lepidium alashanicum, Lepidium appelianum, Lepidium beckii, Lepidium bidentatum, Lepidium aucheri, Lepidium aranense, Lepidium argentinum, Lepidium armoracium, Lepidium auriculatum, Lepidium bonariense,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

IPNI record: 1212637-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419272
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2337827: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.