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General Information

Lepidium incisum is an annual plant that can grow up to 0.15 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Kumaon to Sikkim at elevations of 3,000 - 4,200 metres.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	0.15 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. It is quite possibly no more than a form of L. capitatum. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most soils.

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.