Lepidium sp.
Peppergrass, peppercress, Peppercress
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Brassicaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Lepidium sp. (Peppergrass) is a non-native California perennial in the Brassicaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Capsella: Small round-to-oval pods versus distinctive triangular heart-shaped pods.; vs Cotula: Mustard with seed pods and 4 petals versus composite with disk flowers only.; vs Soliva: Mustard with flattened seed pods versus composite with spiny achenes.; vs Thysanocarpus: Fruits stand upright or spread versus hanging downward in Thysanocarpus.; vs Lobularia: Flattened oval pods with 1-2 seeds versus inflated round pods with 2 seeds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lepidium sp. native to California?
No. Lepidium sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Lepidium sp. belong to?
Lepidium sp. is in the Brassicaceae family, genus Lepidium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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