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Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

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LeavesBasal leaves not present when flowering; divided into leaflets (pinnate); lobes toothed; stem leaves margin entire (E-Flora BC). FlowersTiny white petals (Johnson et al., 1995). Terminal inflorescence; densely hairy; petals shorter than sepals; sepals 1 mm long (E-Flora BC). Fruits and SeedsPods widest at or below middle; pointed teeth at tip; hairs along edges (Johnson et al., 1995). 2.5-3 mm long (E-Flora BC).
Scientific Name Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels. Common Name branched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). General Description A winter annual or biennial that grows from a taproot; the stem is branched, 10-60 cm long and hairy; bears tiny white flowers (E-Flora BC). Leaves Basal leaves not present when flowering; divided into leaflets (pinnate); lobes toothed; stem leaves margin entire (E-Flora BC). Flowers Tiny white petals (Johnson et al., 1995). Terminal inflorescence; densely hairy; petals shorter than sepals; sepals 1 mm long (E-Flora BC). Fruits and Seeds Pods widest at or below middle; pointed teeth at tip; hairs along edges (Johnson et al., 1995). 2.5-3 mm long (E-Flora BC). Phenology June to August (JSTOR). Notes 2n=64* (Moss, 1983). Similar species: Lepidium densiflorum: common pepper-grass; this species can have no petals; seeds are widest above the middle with rounded teeth and no hairs (Moss, 1983; Johnson et al., 1995). Range/Distribution Alberta: Southern/central half of the province (Canadensys). CAN (BC, YT, NT, SK, MB, ON, QC, NL, NB); USA (AK, NY, OH, MI, WI, WA, OR, CA, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND) (USDA).

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"Species Details - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4790/12-15953. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Specimen Information

There are 44 specimens of this Species.

19 results plotted on map in 15 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

111084 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Medicine Hat Date Collected1978-06-16

116393 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton Date Collected1964

125436 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dowling Lake Date Collected1978-06-13

125437 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Paintearth Creek Date Collected1983-06-09

125438 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area Date Collected1983-06-19

125439 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Verdigris Coulee Date Collected1988-07-07

9849 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Verdigris Coulee Date Collected1946-06-19

83796 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Lake Dunes Date Collected1977-06-15

83791 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Lake Dunes Date Collected1976-07-14

44945 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Camrose Date Collected1973-06-14

44721 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mountain Park Date Collected1973-07-21

9848 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Grande Prairie Date Collected1948-08-07

85207 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sterco Date Collected1976-08-18

85206 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mountain Park Date Collected1975-08-08

58259 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Date Collected1946-07-17

83793 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Lake Dunes Date Collected1976-06-15

80337 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Little Sandhill Creek Date Collected1975-06-17

58257 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Date Collected1948-06-09

58256 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Date Collected1949-06-26

58258 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Date Collected1948-06-01

58261 - Lepidium ramosissimum A. Nels.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Namebranched pepperwort (Moss, 1983); branched pepper-grass (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Date Collected1946-06-16