Shepard's Purse

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• Scientific Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

Shepard's purse begins as a basal rosette with leaves that resemble dandelion

Shepard's purse establishes in the fall and blooms the following spring. It has white flowers and heart-shaped seed capsules

• Common Names: Shepherd's purse (United States), Case weed, Chi Ts'Ai, Coban Cantasi, Gewoon Herderstasje, Kees Al Rai'Y, Lady's purse, Mother's heart, Nazuna, Pan Y Quesillo, Pepperplant, Pick weed, Shepherd's pouch, St James weed, Ti Mi Ts'Ai

• Climatic Zone: Temperate

• Geographic Distribution: North America, Europe, East Asia

• Life Cycle: Winter Annual

• Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3

• Major Identifying Characteristic: Distinct heart-shaped seed capsules