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Poor-man's Pepper (Lepidium virginicum) |
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Thlaspi arvense The ovate, weakly notched seed pods of Poor-man's Pepper will distinguish it from the round, deeply notched seed pods of Field Pennycress and the heart-shaped seed pods of Shepherd's Purse.
Capsella bursa-pastoris The ovate, weakly notched seed pods of Poor-man's Pepper will distinguish it from the round, deeply notched seed pods of Field Pennycress and the heart-shaped seed pods of Shepherd's Purse.
Lepidium campestre The stem leaves of Poor-man's Pepper taper at the base and do not clasp the stem as in Cow Cress. The basal leaves of Poor-man's Pepper are toothed and have small lobes near the base. Poor-man's Pepper (Lepidium virginicum) Identification: Flowers white, arranged in a series of racemes. Seed pods flattened, ovate, weakly notched at the apex and with the membranous part only at the apex. Bottom leaves in a basal rosette, outer margins toothed with the lower half consisting of a series of small lobes. Stem leaves tapering to the base and without basal projections clasping the stem. Plant 6 inches to 2 feet in height. Distribution: Throughout North America. Habitat: This species occurs in a wide variety of disturbed habitats including roadside and fields. Flowering period: June to November. |
Poor-man's Pepper (Lepidium virginicum)
Similar Species: Field Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense) Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Cow Cress (Lepidium campestre)
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