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Shining Pepperweed (Lepidium nitidum) is an annual forb or herb native to coastal regions of California, Oregon, Washington, Mexico Northwest, Chile Central, and Chile South. Shining Pepperweed (Latin: Lepidium nitidum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Shining Pepperweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Shining Pepperweed is a member native to CAL, CLC, CLS, MXI, MXN, and ORE. Shining Pepperweed thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Shining Pepperweed grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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