Family: Brassicaceae
[Lepidium virginicum var. typicum L., more...]
Gary Fewless
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Etymology: Lepidium: from the Greek lepidion, meaning "a little scale," in reference to the shape of the fruit pods
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 4"-20" tall forb
Leaves: lower leaves sharply toothed to pinnately-divided; upper leaves not clasping
Flowers: white, 4-parted, petals about twice as long as the sepals; inflorescence many, to 4" long clusters (racemes) of stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Fruits: broadly-elliptical pod widest below the middle and notched at the tip
Habitat: dry to moist; fields, roadsides, disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 4"-20" tall forb
Leaves: lower leaves sharply toothed to pinnately-divided; upper leaves not clasping
Flowers: white, 4-parted, petals about twice as long as the sepals; inflorescence many, to 4" long clusters (racemes) of stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Fruits: broadly-elliptical pod widest below the middle and notched at the tip
Habitat: dry to moist; fields, roadsides, disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 0, Wetland Indicator = FACU- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
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