Broadleaved Pepperweed
Lepidium latifolium
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Corse, Cyprus, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Lepidium
- Species:
- Lepidium latifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- LELA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Checkered White (Pontia protodice)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Ceratina arizonensis Moths:Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from deep, extensive root system after fire or mowing. Fire alone does not control this invasive species.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, saline, clay to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in coastal and wetland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI