Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
359022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 24: 423 (1891 publ. 1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358354



Common Names

  • Lepidium obtusatum
  • Blunt-Leaved Peppergrass
  • Blunt-Leaved Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium loulanicum C.H.An & G.L.Zhou [unknown]

Description

Lepidium obtusatum (also called blunt-leaved pepperwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium obtusatum 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 obtusatum 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 obtusatum 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 obtusatum

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

Lepidium obtusatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium obtusatum?

Lepidium obtusatum

What type of plant is Lepidium obtusatum?

Herb

Where is Lepidium obtusatum native to?

Africa

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