Capsella bursa-pastoris is a
biennial herb found in fields or roadsides. 10-40cm in height.
Radical leaves are rosette-like, deeply cut in in a pinnate way.
On-stem leaves on upperparts, not cleft in, embrace stems. Flowers
are white, approximately 3mm in diameter. The fruit measures 6-7mm
long, upside-down triangular, with tips dented. Bloom time:
March-June. |