Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
draba
ID:
361980

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 645 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361312



Common Names

  • Lepidium draba
  • Hoary Lepidium
  • Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Jundzillia draba Andrz. [unknown]
  • Lepidium matritense Pau [unknown]
  • Lepidium arvense Mill. [unknown]
  • Lepidium diversifolium Freyn & Sint. ex Freyn [unknown]
  • Lepidium drabifolium St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium draba Crantz [unknown]
  • Cardaria brachypetala Opiz [unknown]
  • Cardaria cochlearia Spach [unknown]
  • Cardaria draba Desv. [unknown]
  • Cardiolepis dentata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia draba L. [unknown]
  • Crucifera cardaria E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Draba ruderalis Baumg. [unknown]
  • Lepidium arvense J.S.Muell. [unknown]
  • Lepidium draba draba [unknown]
  • Cardaria draba draba [unknown]

Description

Lepidium draba (also called White Pepperweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium draba is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepidium draba sub. chalepense (L.) P.Fourn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium draba is white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium draba is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is best grown in moist, well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Lepidium draba

Lepidium draba is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Lepidium draba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium draba?

Lepidium draba

What is the common name of Lepidium draba?

Draba Lepidium

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium draba?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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