Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
359017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 116 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358349



Common Names

  • Lepidium nitidum
  • Shiny Peppergrass
  • Shiny Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium chilense Kunze ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Lepidium tenuissimum Steud. [unknown]
  • Lepidium curicoanum Phil. [unknown]
  • Lepidium bipinnatifidum tenuifolium Reiche [unknown]
  • Lepidium bipinnatifidum curicoanum Reiche [unknown]
  • Lepidium tenuifolium Phil. [unknown]
  • Lepidium spicatum chilense Reiche [unknown]
  • Nasturtium chilense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lepidium chilense Kunze [unknown]
  • Lepidium nitidum howellii C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Lepidium nitidum nitidum [unknown]
  • Lepidium nitidum oreganum C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Lepidium oreganum Howell ex Greene [unknown]
  • Lepidium nitidum insigne Greene [unknown]
  • Lepidium strictum oreganum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium nitidum (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lepidium leiocarpum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium nitidum (also called Shining 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 nitidum 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 nitidum 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 nitidum is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lepidium nitidum

Lepidium nitidum can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Lepidium nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium nitidum?

Lepidium nitidum

What is the common name of Lepidium nitidum?

Nitidum Lepidium

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium nitidum?

Lepidium nitidum is found in moist meadows, roadsides, and waste places

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