description Shepherd's Purse Overview
Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris, is a small annual or winter-annual plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. It is native to Eurasia but now occurs across temperate and subtropical regions worldwide, commonly colonizing cultivated ground, roadsides, and other disturbed sites. The plant is identified by a basal rosette, small white four-petalled flowers, and flattened triangular to heart-shaped seed pods, which give the species its common name.
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What is the scientific name of Shepherd's Purse?
Shepherd's Purse is Capsella bursa-pastoris. It belongs to the mustard family, Brassicaceae.
Where does Shepherd's Purse grow?
It is native to Eurasia but now occurs across temperate and subtropical regions worldwide. It commonly colonizes cultivated ground, roadsides, and other disturbed sites.
Is Shepherd's Purse an annual or perennial plant?
It is usually a small annual or winter-annual plant. Its life cycle allows it to establish quickly in open, disturbed ground.
What family does Capsella bursa-pastoris belong to?
Shepherd's Purse belongs to Brassicaceae, the mustard family. It is a small wildflower commonly found around roadsides, fields, and cultivated land.
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