Lepidium amissum
Waitakere Scurvy Grass
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lepidium amissum (commonly known as Waitakere Scurvy Grass) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Lepidium is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North