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.

Lepidium densiflorum
CalFlora Record




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