Description
Lepidium capense (also called Cape pepperweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to southern Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidium capense is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidium capense is white with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.