Family: Brassicaceae
field pepper-weed, fieldcress
[Neolepia campestris (L.) W.A.Weber, more...]
Richard Bauer
Robert Bierman
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 dense, short hairs; stems with upper branches
Leaves: all mostly unlobed; upper leaves usually erect, arrow-shaped, clasping
Flowers: white, 4-parted, 1/8" wide; inflorescence to 6" long in a cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Fruits: oblong, flat pod, with wide wings toward the tip
Habitat: disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, annual/biennial, 8"-20" tall forb, with dense, short hairs; stems with upper branches
Leaves: all mostly unlobed; upper leaves usually erect, arrow-shaped, clasping
Flowers: white, 4-parted, 1/8" wide; inflorescence to 6" long in a cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Fruits: oblong, flat pod, with wide wings toward the tip
Habitat: disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. 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
Robert Bierman
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Botanical Illustration
Merel R. Black
Richard Bauer
Botanical Illustration