Family: Brassicaceae
[Lepidium apetulum auct. non Willd., more...]
Robert W. Freckmann
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Etymology: Lepidium: from the Greek lepidion, meaning "a little scale," in reference to the shape of the fruit pods
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 8"-20" tall forb, with thin short hairs
Leaves: lower leaves coarsely toothed to pinnately-divided; the upper leaves not clasping
Flowers: 4-parted, either no petals or shorter than the sepals; inflorescence a 2"- 4" long cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Fruits: oval, flat pod usually widest above the middle, notched at the tip
Habitat: dry to moist; disturbed areas, fields, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 8"-20" tall forb, with thin short hairs
Leaves: lower leaves coarsely toothed to pinnately-divided; the upper leaves not clasping
Flowers: 4-parted, either no petals or shorter than the sepals; inflorescence a 2"- 4" long cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Fruits: oval, flat pod usually widest above the middle, notched at the tip
Habitat: dry to moist; disturbed areas, fields, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botanical Illustration
