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slickspot peppergrass

Lepidium papilliferum

Description:

Lepidium papilliferum is a rare herb found mostly in southwestern Idaho and was listed as threatened in 2009. Common names for this plant include slickspot peppergrass and Idaho pepperweed.

Habitat:

Found growing in a "slickspot" between big sagebrush, sandberg bluegrass and several wheatgrass species.

Notes:

Slickspot peppergrass is a member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

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Idaho, USA

Lat: 42.18, Long: -115.35

Spotted on Jun 17, 2012
Submitted on Jun 22, 2012

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