Lepidium appelianum
Globe Pod Hoarycress, Ball Cress
Other regional names: Globe Pod Hoary Cress +1 more
- Globe Pod Hoary Cress
- Hairy Whitetop
Also known as: Cardaria pubescens (C.A.Mey.) Jarm. +3 more
- Cardaria pubescens (C.A.Mey.) Jarm.
- Cardaria pubescens (C.A.Mey.) Rollins
- Cardaria pubescens var. elongata Rollins
- Hymenophysa pubescens C.A.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lepidium appelianum (commonly known as Globe-Pod Hoarycress or Ball Cress) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Lepidium, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, China North-Central, East European Russia, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Qinghai, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang
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, Argentina South, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming