Lepidium campestre Pepperwort (Cruciferae)

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Lepidium campestre
Pepperwort
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The Lepidium campestre plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pepperwort.

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Latin Name:  Lepidium campestre
Common Name:  Pepperwort
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry pastures, walls, banks, waysides, arable and waste land[17].

Edible Uses: Young leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked[62, 74]. They are best used in the spring[9]. A hot cress-like flavour, they can be finely-chopped and added in small amounts as a flavouring in salads[183]. Immature seedpods[9] - a pungent flavour, they can be used as a flavouring in hot soups and stews[183]. The seed can be used as a pepper substitute[62].

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