Lepidium oleraceum (Cruciferae)

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Lepidium oleraceum
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The Lepidium oleraceum plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Cruciferae family.

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Latin Name:  Lepidium oleraceum
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Forst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  By the coast on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and are not sure if it will be hardy in Britain, though one report says that it has been cultivated for its edible leaves in Britain[2]. Assuming it is hardy, then it is likely to be very easily grown and will succeed in most soils in full sun or light shade.

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