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Lepidium virginicum
Small, erect plant. Lance shaped leaves on stem, base leaves toothed with a large terminal lobe and small side lobes. Elongated clusters of tiny white flowers with four petals each. Seed pods flat and rounded. Edible.
Cedar Creek County Park, New York. Growing on an archery range.
Seeds have a peppery taste and can be used to season food. Young leaves can be used in salads or cooked as greens. Mostly considered a weed.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jul 6, 2013
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