Lepidium perfoliatum
Clasping Pepperweed, Pepperweed
Other regional names: Perfoliate Pepperwort
- Perfoliate Pepperwort
Also known as: Alyssum heterophyllum Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. +3 more
- Alyssum heterophyllum Ruiz & Pav. ex DC.
- Crucifera diversifolia E.H.L.Krause
- Nasturtium perfoliatum (L.) Andrz. ex Besser
- Thlaspi heterophyllum Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Lepidium perfoliatum (commonly known as Clasping pepperweed or Pepperweed) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China Southeast, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Greece, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Manchuria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Romania, South European Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alberta, Algeria, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Buryatiya, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Morocco, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Northwest European Russia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Primorye, Queensland, Saskatchewan, South Australia, South Dakota, Spain, Switzerland, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Western Australia, Wisconsin, Wyoming