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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;