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Capsella bursa-pastoris

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Field Notes

Description:

Has paddle shaped leaves along stem with long slender toothed leaves near stem bottom and base (as seen in 3rd image).

Habitat:

Native to Europe and Asia minor, introduced long ago to most of rest of world.

Notes:

Has medical, cosmedic, and edible purposes.

Reference Links:

Mother's Heart - Capsella bursa-pastoris - Overview, Capsella bursa-pastoris

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