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Capsella bursa-pastoris

shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)Capsella bursa-pastoris
Common Names shepherd's purse
Family Mustard
Flower Color White
Plant Type Herb
Short Description Flat, triangular pods are all along a fine stalk. Leaves are pinnatifid. The plant forms a rosette.
Location McCall
Weed Yes

shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

shepherd's purse

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Dr. Clinton C. Shock
Clinton.Shock@oregonstate.edu

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Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-2174
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