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Distribution by County   4686    
Lepidium heterophyllum  Benth.
Purpleanther field pepperweed, Variable leaved pepper grass, Variable leaved pepperwort
Lepidium heterophyllum is an annual herb that is not native to California.
Record Count by County

Amador: 2 Modoc: 1 Tehama: 12
Humboldt: 1 Plumas: 1 Trinity: 2
Mendocino: 2 Shasta: 3 Tuolumne: 1

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2026. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 06/06/2026).