Lepidium draba
Family Brassicaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Hoary Cress, Hoary Pepperwort, White Weed |
Synonyms | Cardaria draba (L.) Desv.; Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. subsp. draba |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
Maximum height (m) | 0.9 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Southern Europe, southern and central Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Pastures, Roadsides, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Most soil types |
Decade of introduction | 1880 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
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