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Wild Peppergrass
Lepidium virginicum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Virginia pepperweed, poor man's pepper
Tiny white flowers in elongated clusters provide nectar and pollen for honeybees and native bees over an extended summer-to-fall period in disturbed, open habitats. As a weedy annual or biennial in the mustard family, it offers minor but consistent forage without producing surplus honey.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–November |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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