Winged peppercress conservation program
In Pilliga National Park, close to the town of Baradine in north-west NSW, the winged peppercress population is significantly threatened by the presence of recreational vehicles. NSW National Parks (NPWS) is working with other land managers to manage and monitor this endangered herb.
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A member of the mustard family, the winged peppercress is an endangered annual herb, highly dependent on seasonal conditions.
To help to secure the species at the site and ensure the population's viability in the long term, NPWS is working with other land managers to manage the population. This includes installing signage in the area. We will also continue to carefully monitor the winged peppercress as part of our Saving our Species program.
The winged peppercress has narrow, angular stems adorned with green-brown flowers. If you’re planning to spot some on your visit to Pilliga National Park, the trick is to remember the winged peppercress usually grows in moist to waterlogged sites, on heavy fertile soils.