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Lepidium lasiocarpum
Lepidium lasiocarpum Nutt.
Shaggyfruit Pepperweed
Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LELA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblanceolate
Leaf Margin: Dentate , Entire , Pinnatifid
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Silique
Flower: Sepals 4
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , LA , NM , NV , SC , TX , UTAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lepidium lasiocarpum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lepidium lasiocarpum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lepidium lasiocarpum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-07-25Research By: DEW