Botanical name

Lepidium africanum

Family

Brassicaceae

Common Name

Birdseed, Pepper Weed

Description

Pale or yellowish green perennial or short-lived biennial up to 75cm, branched only above. Leaves oblanceolate (inversely lanceolate, toothed. Flowers white.

Note: Widespread, not endemic to South Africa.

Habitat

Often in disturbed ground

Flower Date

September to March