Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
dictyotum
ID:
1217343

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 329 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216681

Common Names

  • Lepidium dictyotum
  • Netted Peppergrass
  • Netted Lepidium

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Description

Lepidium dictyotum (also called Netted Pepperweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium dictyotum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium dictyotum has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium dictyotum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Lepidium dictyotum

Lepidium dictyotum is native to North America and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as in the United States and Canada.

Lepidium dictyotum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium dictyotum?

Lepidium dictyotum

What is the common name of Lepidium dictyotum?

Netted Peppergrass

What is the habitat of Lepidium dictyotum?

It is found in dry, open places, often in disturbed areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4101332: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.