Capsella bursa-pastoris
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Shepherd’s Purse
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 2.5 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Leaf type | Spatulate |
| Height | to 40 cm |
Description
The name ‘Shepherd’s Purse’ is derived from the shape of the seed, resembling a purse. Very prolific. Cultivated ground, waysides and meadows.
Flowers
The flowers are tiny, in clusters, with 4 petals and 6 stamens.
Leaves
Spatulate broad end of the leaf tapers to the point of connection with the plant stem. Basal rosette, broad end of the leaves tapers to base, serrated margins.
Fruits Seeds
Silique: two fused carpels, heart-shaped or triangular and flat.
Edible
Rosette leaves when young, raw or cooked. Roots and seeds as condiment.
Medical
In herbal medicine it was used to stop bleeding, especially for blood loss of the womb and during menstruation.
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