Citation: Desv., J. Bot. Agric. 3:163 (1815).

Synonymy: Lepidium draba L., Sp. Pl. 645 (1753).

Common name: Hoary cress, hoary pepperwort, white weed.

Description:
Herb, procumbent to erect, 15-90 cm tall, hoary-pubescent; basal leaves cuneate, petiolate; cauline leaves obovate to ovate-oblong, sinuate-dentate, sessile, stem-clasping.

Sepals 1.5-2 mm long; petals 3-4 mm long, white.

Silicula cordate, inflated, 3-4.5 mm long, 3.5-5 mm wide, not notched; valves constricted basally to a narrow septum; indehiscent, splitting into 1- or 2- seeded articles; seeds ovoid, c. 2 mm long, mucous.

Published illustration: Burbidge & Gray (1970) Flora of the A.C.T., fig. 178; Parsons (1973) Noxious weeds of Victoria, figs 115-117.

Distribution:  Serious weed of agricultural land.   W.Aust.; Qld; N.S.W.; Vic.; Tas.   Native to Asia. Conservation status: naturalised Flowering time: Sept. — Jan.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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