Editing Cook’s scurvey grass (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': ''Lepidium oleraceum'' is a much-branched herb that grows up to 1 x 1 meter. It has glabrous stems, persistent toothed leaves, and produces white flowers with four stamens. The leaves are dark green, fleshy, and serrated, while the seeds are orange-brown and mucilaginous <ref>https://nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/lepidium-oleraceum</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidium_oleraceum</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': This plant thrives in friable soils enriched with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, typically found in coastal areas with guano deposits or near seabird nesting sites. It requires full sun and can be grown from fresh seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings <ref>https://nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/lepidium-oleraceum</ref><ref>http://oratianatives.co.nz/catalogue_extras.php?article_id=176&amp;catalogue_id=532</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': ''Lepidium oleraceum'' flowers year-round, with peak flowering from September to March. Fruiting occurs from December to April, and seed production is rapid <ref>https://nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/lepidium-oleraceum</ref>.

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