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Peppergrass
Lepidium capense

Family: Brassicaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sebista

Synonyms

Lepidium africanum var. serratum Thell.; Lepidium africanum var. typicum Thell.; Lepidium decumbens Desv.;