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Capsella bursa-pastoris
The seed pods of the plant are shaped like tiny hearts. It is growing wildly in our fields.
Western Himalayas.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2013
Submitted on Apr 4, 2013
5 Comments
If this really is the plant we're talking about, you know it is a medical plant? In Slovenia, those who know about it drink it as a tea to help narrow blood vessels and strengthen their walls. It helps stopping bleeding in stomach, intestine, kidney, lung, uterus, nose and wounds. Tyramine causes the rhythmic uterine contractions and promotes labor. It increases intestinal tone and also promotes peristalsis and improves bowel function. It also adjusts high and low blood pressure. So, you should add this plant in "medicinal" section on PN! :)
Haha. Not really. The locals have not discovered any uses. :)
You're welcome. So, there are fields of these flowers in Himalayas? :)
Thanks for the link Ursula. I collected it for a botany project in high school but had forgotten the name.
Firstly-very nice spotting! Love it!
It reminds me of Shepherd's Purse, but it has to be one of these three-look at this wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsella_(p...)