Brassicaceae Lepidium nitidum Nutt.

Shining Pepperweed

Luiseno - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 232

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Scientific name: Lepidium nitidum Nutt.
USDA symbol: LENIN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shining Pepperweed
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Leaves used for greens.

RECRD: 30970 id: 19935

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