Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rotundum
ID:
1279800

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 537 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279138



Common Names

  • Round-leaved Peppergrass
  • Round-fruited Peppergrass
  • Round-seeded Peppergrass


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Description

Lepidium rotundum (also called Round-leaved Peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium rotundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium rotundum is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium rotundum is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.

Where to Find Lepidium rotundum

Lepidium rotundum is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in the countries of Algeria, France, Italy, Spain, and Tunisia.

Lepidium rotundum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium rotundum?

Lepidium rotundum is native to the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa.

What is the average size of Lepidium rotundum?

Lepidium rotundum typically grows to heights of 10-20 cm.

What are the blooming times of Lepidium rotundum?

Lepidium rotundum typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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,