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Least Pepperwort

Lepidium virginicum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (9 countries), Europe (34 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium virginicum (Least Pepperwort)

Names in Other Languages

French Passerage de Virginie

German Texas-Kresse

Portuguese mentruz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Pepperwort?

The scientific name of Least Pepperwort is Lepidium virginicum. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

Where does Least Pepperwort live?

Least Pepperwort is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (9 countries), Europe (34 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Suriname).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia.

What family does Least Pepperwort belong to?

Least Pepperwort (Lepidium virginicum) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Least Pepperwort belong to?

Least Pepperwort (Lepidium virginicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Least Pepperwort?

The closest relatives of Least Pepperwort in the genus Lepidium include agriao-moiro, piperisa, Argentine pepperweed, Clasping pepperweed, Greater swinecress.