Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
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Crucifrae - Mustard Family
Pepper Grass
Lepidium densiflorum, L. perfoliatum, L. virginicum var. pubescens
Young stems and leaves may be eaten raw or dried for future use. The seeds can replace pepper on meat and in soups. This plant is high in vitamin C.
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