Veined peppercress
Lepidium rotundum
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family plant. It is a small shrub. It can be erect or spreading. It grows 10-15 cm high. The flowers are white and pink.
There are about 150 Lepidium species.
Where it is found
It grows in coastal areas on sand over limestone and on the edge of salt lakes. It grows in subtropical and warm temperate locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lepia rotunda Desv.; Monoploca rotunda Bunge; Nasturtium rotundum Kuntze;