Virginia Pepperweed

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Virginia pepperweed in turfgrass
Virgnia pepperweed can form dense patches at the edge of turf areas
Virginia pepperweed bolts prior to blooming
Virginia pepperweed seedheads. Note the distinct notch at the tip.


  • Scientific Name: Lepidium virginicum L.


  • Common Names: Virginia Pepperweed (United States), Amerikaanse Kruidkers, Cresson Alenois, Cresson Danois, Cresson Savane, Hairy pepperweed, Mastuerzo, Medium pepperweed, Peppergrass, Pepperweed, Poor man's pepper, Wild peppergrass



  • Geographic Distribution: North America, Europe, East Asia


  • Life Cycle: Annual or Biennial


  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Forms basal rosette with deeply lobed leaves. Leaves on flowering stems are lanceolate to linear and sessile. Distinct seedhead gives mature plants a bottlebrush appearance.
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