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lepidium draba

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Familybrassicaceae

Orderbrassicales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameWhitetop, hoary cress

Blossom coloryellow

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Lepidium draba, also known as whitetop or hoary cress, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. With its erect stems and small white flowers arranged in dense clusters, it colonizes disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields. Despite its attractive appearance, whitetop is considered an invasive weed in many regions, displacing native vegetation and reducing biodiversity. Its ability to spread rapidly via seeds and rhizomes poses challenges for land management and agricultural practices. Control measures are often implemented to prevent its further spread and ecological impact.

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