Lepidium ramosissimum
Branched Peppergrass, Branched Pepperweed
Other regional names: Branched Pepperwort +5 more
- Branched Pepperwort
- Bushy Peppergrass
- Many Branched Peppergrass
- Manybranched Pepperweed
- Pepperweed
- Western Peppergrass
Also known as: Lepidium bourgeauanum Thell. +8 more
- Lepidium bourgeauanum Thell.
- Lepidium bourgeaunum Thell.
- Lepidium densiflorum var. bourgeauanum (Thell.) C.L.Hitchc.
- Lepidium divergens Osterh.
- Lepidium fletcheri Rydb.
- Lepidium ramosissimum var. bourgeauanum (Thell.) Rollins
- Lepidium ramosissimum var. divergens (Osterh.) Rollins
- Lepidium ramosissimum var. ramosissimum
- Lepidium ramosissimum var. robustum Thell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Lepidium ramosissimum (commonly known as Branched Peppergrass or Branched Pepperweed) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Lepidium genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Manitoba, Mexico Northeast, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Mexico, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Yukon
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)
Germany