Lesser Swine-cress
Coronopus didymus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL
Pollinators
bees, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lesser swine-cress is a low-growing annual weed that forms small rosettes with deeply divided leaves and tiny white flowers. This non-native plant typically appears in disturbed soils and along pathways during spring months. It has a somewhat scraggly appearance and is generally considered undesirable in cultivated landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lesser Swine-cress takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Considered a weedy species
- Irregular growth pattern looks unkempt
- Non-native annual with poor aesthetic value
Wildlife value
Provides minor nectar sources for small bees and flies during its spring blooming period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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