Lepidium hirtum
Mediterranean Pepperweed
Also known as: Lasioptera hirta (L.) Andrz. ex DC. +7 more
- Lasioptera hirta (L.) Andrz. ex DC.
- Lepia hirta (L.) Desv.
- Lepidium campestre subsp. hirtum (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Lepidium heterophyllum f. canescens (Gren. & Godr.) Samp.
- Lepidium hirtum var. willkommii Thell.
- Lepidium maganolii Bubani
- Nasturtium hirtum (L.) Kuntze
- Thlaspi hirtum L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lepidium hirtum (commonly known as Mediterranean Pepperweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Sicilia, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms