Scientific Name: Lepidium foliosum
Common Name: leafy peppercress
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Brassicaceae
Form Description: Perennial herb with branches widely divergent.
Flowers: Sepals and petals about 1.5mm long with 6 stamens.
Fruit: Capsule (silicula) 1 seed suspended in each loculus.
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Habitat Notes
Local on sea coasts.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
General Notes
Needs freely draining soil and sunshine. Some species of Lepidium were steamed on hot stones by Aboriginal people on the mainland and eaten as a green vegetable but research is lacking in this use or use as a herb or seasoning.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed should germinate readily.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be germinated from cuttings of firm, young growth.