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Species:
Lepidium draba (=Cardaria draba)
Common Name(s):
heartpod hoarycress, whitetop, hoary cress
Habitats Impacted:
cropland/pastureland, rangeland, riparian/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
NW, PH
Present in Neighboring States?
CO, KS, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
K. George Beck and James Sebastian, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Large infestations displace native species and reduce grazing quality. Produces glucosinolates, which may inhibit germination and growth of other plants. Considered by many to be at least mildly toxic to livestock. Intentionally introduced as a food crop and an ornamental.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Lepidium draba (=Cardaria draba)
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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