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Shepherd's Purse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Description:

Has paddle shaped leaves along stem with long slender toothed leaves near stem bottom and base.

Habitat:

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

Notes:

Has medical, cosmedic, and edible purposes.

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rbumrbum
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rbumrbum

California, USA

Spotted on Jan 23, 2016
Submitted on Feb 1, 2016

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