Lepidium densiflorum Common pepperweed (Cruciferae)

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Lepidium densiflorum
Common pepperweed
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The Lepidium densiflorum plant species is found in N. America - Maine to British Columbia, south to Virginia, Texas and Nevada. Casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common pepperweed.

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Latin Name:  Lepidium densiflorum
Common Name:  Common pepperweed
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Schrad.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry soils[235]. Meadows, pastures, arable land, waste places, walls etc[9].

Medicinal Information: The leaves have been chewed in the treatment of headaches[257]. An infusion of the plant has been used in the treatment of kidney problems[257]. It has also been used as a dietary aid for a person trying to lose weight[257].

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