Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
trifercum
ID:
1217771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 4 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217109



Common Names

  • Lepidium Trifercum
  • Three-forked Pepperweed
  • Three-forked Peppergrass


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Description

Lepidium trifercum (also called Three-Forked Peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the mustard family. It is native to western Asia, from Daghestan to Iran, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has smooth, hairy stems and leaves, and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium trifercum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium trifercum is white with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Lepidium trifercum

Lepidium trifercum is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Lepidium trifercum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium trifercum?

Lepidium trifercum

What is the common name of Lepidium trifercum?

Three-Forked Peppergrass

What is the habitat of Lepidium trifercum?

It is found in dry, disturbed habitats

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,

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