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Lepidium diffusum, commonly known as desert pepperweed or California pepperweed, is a subshrub or herb that thrives in various habitats across the western United States and northern Mexico. Lepidium diffusum (Latin: Lepidium diffusum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Lepidium diffusum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Lepidium diffusum is a member native to ARI, CAL, COL, IDA, MXE, and MXN. Lepidium diffusum thrives in light to medium soils and can tolerate heavy clay conditions.
Lepidium diffusum grows best in 8/10 light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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