Synonym
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Lepidium: from the Greek lepis (scale) referring to the shape of the seed pods; virginicum: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Flowering Period
Spring-Summer
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont ☑ Coastal Plain
Habitat
Old fields, roadsides
State Status
Common (S5, demonstrably secure)
Piedmont Status
Common (S5, demonstrably secure)
Coastal Plain Status
Common (S5, demonstrably secure)
Global Status
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Federal Status
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Additional Info
Variety menziesii has a western distribution.
