Peppergrass
[pep-er-gras, -grahs] /ˈpɛp ərˌgræs, -ˌgrɑs/
noun
1.
any pungent plant belonging to the genus Lepidium, of the mustard family, used as a potherb or salad vegetable.
/ˈpɛpəˌɡrɑːs/
noun (US & Canadian)
1.
any of various temperate and tropical aquatic or marsh ferns of the genus Marsilea, having floating leaves consisting of four leaflets: family Marsileaceae
2.
any of several plants of the genus Lepidium, esp L. campestre, of dry regions of Eurasia, having small white flowers and pungent seeds: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) pepperwort
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