Mueller's peppercress
Lepidium muellerifernandi
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It is a small annual plant. It grows 0.1-0.6 m high and spreads 0.1-0.3 m wide. The stems can be somewhat woody and hairy. The leaves are 2-6 cm long by 0.1-0.4 cm wide. They vary in shape. They can be divided. The flowering groups are long and at the ends of branches. Flowers are small. The fruit is dry and long with 2 sections. They are 0.6 cm long by 0.4 cm wide. There are wings on the upper half.
There are about 150 Lepidium species.
Where it is found
It grows in subtropical and warm temperate places. It grows in semi-arid and arid regions. It needs well drained soils. It needs plenty of sunshine.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The stems are steamed amongst hot stones.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.