Latin name: Lepidium nitidum Nutt. Pronunciation: leh-PID-ee-um NIT-i-dum Common name: Shiny peppergrass Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Habitat: Open places below 3000', chaparral, valley grassland, coastal sage scrub throughout cismontane southern California Blooming period: February to May Name derivations: 1) Lepidium 2) nitidum |
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