#lepidium

Source: Maren Toom photo - esimene kress. Lepidium. Cress. Estonia.

Spring Weeds in the Mustard Family

Is there a plant family that consists of more weedy species than the mustard family? Asteraceae and Poaceae, for sure. Fabaceae or Lamiaceae, perhaps. Regardless, Brassicaceae is replete with dozens of species – mostly annual – that are skilled at taking advantage of the disturbed environments that humans are in the habit of creating.

It helps that the mustard family is so large: 372 genera and…

(adapted from this source)

1 packed cup young tender leaves, stems, and seed pods of Lepidium spp (especially L. virginicum or L. densiflorum)

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons roughly chopped pecan meat

half teaspoon salt

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add the Lepidium, garlic, pecans, and salt to a food processor and pulse. Slowly add in the oil while pulsing. Add the cheese and blend all of the ingredients to desired consistency.

Pepperweed of Some Kind

Unidentified, genus Lepidium