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Lepidium iberis, commonly known as wild pepper or garden rocket, is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States and parts of Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Lepidium iberis (Latin: Lepidium iberis, family Brassicaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Lepidium iberis 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 iberis is a member of the Brassicaceae family native to AUT, BLT, BLR, BGM, COR, and CU. Lepidium iberis thrives in light to medium soils that are well-draining but can tolerate heavier clay soils as well.
Lepidium iberis grows best in 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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