Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
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Hoary Cress; globe‑podded -Lepidium appelianum, Lens‑podded - Lepidium<br />
chalepense, Heart‑podded - Lepidium draba, Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)<br />
Category: Noxious<br />
Life cycle: Creeping Perennial.<br />
Root: Aggressive, rhizomatous, deep.<br />
Leaves: Blue green to gray green leaves are alternate, covered with soft<br />
white hairs, and lance- to arrow head shaped. Lower leaves stalked; up-<br />
per leaves clasp stem.<br />
Stems: Up to 60cm tall.<br />
Flower: Numerous white flowers with four petals borne on 1cm long<br />
stalk. Dense clusters create white, flat-top appearance.<br />
Seed/Fruit: Seed capsules heart shaped with two reddish brown seeds.<br />
Toxic: May be toxic to cattle.<br />
Montana State University <strong>Invasive</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Identification</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Control: Chemical, cultivation or mowing may increase populations.<br />
AIPC Fact sheet http://www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/Downloads/FS-HoaryCress.pdf 66<br />
Montana State University <strong>Invasive</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Identification</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Sarah Schumacher, Wheatland County<br />
www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/