Fremont’s peppergrass, Desert pepperweed, Mustard bite
Lepidium fremontii
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb.
There are about 150 Lepidium species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds can be used to make bread. They are also used as flavouring in salads, soups and stews. The young shoots are added to salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds