Hyssopleaf pepperweed (Lepidium hyssopifolium)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lepidium hyssopifolium is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, it is coarse and less succulent than some of the other members of this genus. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A hot cress-like flavour, it is coarse and less succulent than some of the other members of this genus.

Habitat & North American Range

Basalt, silurian and red sand areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)