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Purpleanther field pepperweed

Lepidium heterophyllum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Brassicales (Brassicales)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Lepidium
Species
Lepidium heterophyllum (Purpleanther field pepperweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Passerage à feuilles variables
German Verschiedenblättrige Kresse

Similar Species in Lepidium

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Bastard Cress
Lepidium campestre
Least Concern
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Argentine pepperweed
Lepidium bonariense
Not Evaluated
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Broadleaved pepperweed
Lepidium latifolium
Least Concern
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Clasping pepperweed
Lepidium perfoliatum
Not Evaluated
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Greater swinecress
Lepidium coronopus
Vulnerable
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Heart-Pod Hoary Cress
Lepidium draba
Least Concern
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Least Pepperwort
Lepidium virginicum
Not Evaluated
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African pepperwort
Lepidium africanum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpleanther field pepperweed?
The scientific name of Purpleanther field pepperweed is Lepidium heterophyllum. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.
Where does Purpleanther field pepperweed live?
Purpleanther field pepperweed is found in Widely distributed across Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany.
What family does Purpleanther field pepperweed belong to?
Purpleanther field pepperweed (Lepidium heterophyllum) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
What kingdom does Purpleanther field pepperweed belong to?
Purpleanther field pepperweed (Lepidium heterophyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Purpleanther field pepperweed?
The closest relatives of Purpleanther field pepperweed in the genus Lepidium include African pepperwort, Bastard Cress, Argentine pepperweed, Broadleaved pepperweed, Clasping pepperweed.

Native Range — 20 Countries

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Genus Lepidium — 20 Species

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African pepperwort
Lepidium africanum
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Bastard Cress
Lepidium campestre
LC 🐾
Argentine pepperweed
Lepidium bonariense
NE 🐾
Broadleaved pepperweed
Lepidium latifolium
LC 🐾
Clasping pepperweed
Lepidium perfoliatum
NE 🐾
Greater swinecress
Lepidium coronopus
VU 🐾
Heart-Pod Hoary Cress
Lepidium draba
LC 🐾
Least Pepperwort
Lepidium virginicum
NE 🐾
Lesser swinecress
Lepidium didymum
NE 🐾
Mediterranean pepperweed
Lepidium hirtum
EX 🐾
Miner's pepperwort
Lepidium densiflorum
NE 🐾
orbicular whitetop
Lepidium chalepense
NE 🐾
Pepperweed
Lepidium ramosissimum
NE
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Purpleanther field pepperweed
Lepidium heterophyllum
NE
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Roadside pepperweed
Lepidium ruderale
LC 🐾
Waitakere Scurvy Grass
Lepidium amissum
EX 🐾
Bundled Pepperwort
Lepidium fasciculatum
NE 🐾
Hairy whitetop
Lepidium appelianum
NE 🐾
Tall Pepperwort
Lepidium graminifolium
NE 🐾
Wayside Pepperwort
Lepidium bipinnatifidum
NE
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