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Shepherds Purse
Common Name
Shepherds Purse
Scientific Name
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Family
Brassicaceae
Lifecycle
Annual
Seasons of Growth
Autumn / Winter / Spring
Key Distinguishing Feature
Rosette with distinctive lobed leaves.
An annual herb to 400mm tall with star and simple hairs, a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems bearing heart shaped pods. White shaped petalled flowers appear in Winter and Spring. Germination occurs in Autumn to early winter or spring.
