Lepidium incisum
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
What it is like
Lepidium incisum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0.2
Where it is found
Not known
E. Asia - Kumaon to Sikkim at elevations of 3,000 - 4,200 metres.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Leaves - cooked.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. It is quite possibly no more than a form of L. capitatum. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils.
Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Annual
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist