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Question: This plant was found in a damp woods near Delmar NY. I wondered about Lepidium species, but it doesn't seem …

  • Question

    This plant was found in a damp woods near Delmar NY. I wondered about Lepidium species, but it doesn't seem to match. Thank You

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, your plant looks like Lepidium campestre (field pepperweed). The small white flowers with auriculate-clasping leaves are good field marks for this mustard. Best wishes.