🌿Native Nature

Virginia pepperweed

Lepidium virginicum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Brassicales β€ΊFamily: Brassicaceae β€ΊGenus: Lepidium

About

Lepidium virginicum, also known as least pepperwort, Virginia pepperweed or peppergrass, is an annual or biennial plant in the Brassicaceae or mustard family. It is native to much of North America, including most of the United States and Mexico and southern regions of Canada, as well as most of Central America. It can be found elsewhere as an introduced species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Virginia pepperweed?
The scientific name of Virginia pepperweed is Lepidium virginicum.
What is the conservation status of Virginia pepperweed?
The Virginia pepperweed has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the order Brassicales.
What family does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the family Brassicaceae.
What genus does Virginia pepperweed belong to?
Virginia pepperweed belongs to the genus Lepidium.