Capsella bursa-pastoris
TAXONOMY
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusCapsella
Zone4
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Capsella bursa-pastoris, commonly known as Shepherd's Purse, is a small annual or biennial plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Europe but has spread worldwide as a common weed. The plant is named for its triangular, purse-like seed pods. It thrives in temperate climates and can be found in a variety of habitats, including fields, roadsides, and gardens.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Opizia Bursoides
Shepherd's Purse
Solmsiella Heegeri
Thlaspi Cuneatum
Thlaspi Infestum
Thlaspi Schrankii
Bursa abscissa
Bursa alandica
Bursa anglica
Bursa astoris
Bursa batavorum
Bursa belgica
Bursa bremensis
Bursa brittonii
Bursa bursa-pastoris
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. heteris
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. integrifolia
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. minor
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. rhomboidea
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. simplex
Bursa bursa-pastoris var. tenuis
Bursa concava
Bursa divaricata
Bursa djurdjurae
Bursa druceana
Bursa fracticruris
Bursa gallica
Bursa germanica
Bursa grossa
Bursa heegeri
Bursa hiatula
Bursa integrella
Bursa laevigata
Bursa mediterranea
Bursa nana
Bursa occidentalis
Bursa occidentalis subsp. madeirae
Bursa occidentalis var. concava
Bursa orientalis
Bursa origo
Bursa pastoris
Bursa patagonica
Bursa penarthae
Bursa pergrossa
Bursa robusta
Bursa segetum
Bursa sinuosa
Bursa sublaevigata
Bursa trevirorum
Bursa turoniensis
Bursa viguieri
Bursa viminalis
Capsella abscissa
Capsella acutifolia
Capsella aestivalis
Capsella agrestis
Capsella agrestis-rubella
Capsella alandica
Capsella algida
Capsella alpestris
Capsella altissima
Capsella amblodes
Capsella angermannica
Capsella anglica
Capsella angustiloba
Capsella apetala
Capsella austriaca
Capsella autumnalis
Capsella batavorum
Capsella belgica
Capsella bicuspis
Capsella bifida
Capsella biformis
Capsella bottnica
Capsella bremensis
Capsella brevisiliqua
Capsella brittonii
Capsella bursa
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. aestivalis
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. arachnoidea
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. attenuata
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. coronopifolia
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. coronopus
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. crassior
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. orbicularis
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. pinnatifida
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. prionophylla
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. prostrata
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. rhomboidea
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. serrata
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. setchelliana
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. simplex
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. treleaseana
Capsella bursa-pastoris f. ventosa
Capsella bursa-pastoris subsp. bursa-pastoris
Capsella bursa-pastoris subsp. eu-bursa
Capsella bursa-pastoris subsp. occidentalis
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. auriculata
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. bifida
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. brachycarpa
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. bursa-pastoris
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. coreana
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. coronopifolia
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. integrifolia
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. minor
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. minuta
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. pinnata
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. pinnatifida
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. rubella
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. rubriflora
Capsella bursa-pastoris var. stenocarpa
Capsella calmariensis
Capsella caucasica
Capsella cavata
Capsella collina
Capsella compacta
Capsella convexiformis
Capsella cordata
Capsella cordigera
Capsella coronopus
Capsella cuneiformis
Capsella cuneolata
Capsella curvisiliqua
Capsella cuspidata
Capsella dentata
Capsella denticulata
Capsella difformis
Capsella diodonta
Capsella divaricata
Capsella druceana
Capsella elegans
Capsella emarginata
Capsella erecta
Capsella exotica
Capsella faucialis
Capsella foliosa
Capsella frigida
Capsella fucorum
Capsella furcata
Capsella galicica
Capsella gallica
Capsella germanica
Capsella gothica
Capsella gotlandica
Capsella gracilescens
Capsella grossa
Capsella grosso-triangularis
Capsella hanseatica
Capsella heegeri
Capsella helsingica
Capsella herjedalica
Capsella hians
Capsella hiatula
Capsella hiemalis
Capsella hispida
Capsella humilis
Capsella hyrcana
Capsella incisura
Capsella integrella
Capsella integrifolia
Capsella jemtlandica
Capsella jeniseiensis
Capsella kyphosa
Capsella lacerata
Capsella laevigata
Capsella lanceolato-caspica
Capsella lata
Capsella latisiliqua
Capsella laxa
Capsella lenaensis
Capsella leptoloba
Capsella linearis
Capsella lingulata
Capsella lobulata
Capsella longeracemosa
Capsella longirostris
Capsella longisiliqua
Capsella lulensis
Capsella lutetiana
Capsella macroclada
Capsella matura
Capsella mediterranea
Capsella microcarpa
Capsella monasterialis
Capsella nanella
Capsella nylandica
Capsella obovata
Capsella obtusa
Capsella odontophylla
Capsella oelandica
Capsella origo
Capsella oviculata
Capsella ovifera
Capsella pastoralis
Capsella pastoris
Capsella patagonica
Capsella penarthae
Capsella perconcava
Capsella perdentata
Capsella pergrossa
Capsella perhians
Capsella perversa
Capsella pinnata
Capsella pinnato-foliosa
Capsella poimenobalantion
Capsella polymorpha
Capsella praecox
Capsella praematura
Capsella prionophylla
Capsella provincialis
Capsella querceti
Capsella ramselensis
Capsella rhenana
Capsella rhombea
Capsella robusta
Capsella rubella
Capsella rubelliformis
Capsella rubello-agrestis
Capsella rubiginosa
Capsella ruderalis
Capsella salinula
Capsella savonica
Capsella scanica
Capsella scolio-caspica
Capsella segetum
Capsella seleniaca
Capsella semilobata
Capsella semirubella
Capsella sinuato-linearis
Capsella sinuosa
Capsella smolandica
Capsella stenocarpa
Capsella subalgida
Capsella subalpina
Capsella subarctica
Capsella subbergiana
Capsella subcanescens
Capsella subcavata
Capsella subseleniaca
Capsella tenella
Capsella tenera
Capsella tenerescens
Capsella tibelensis
Capsella tjustiana
Capsella trevirorum
Capsella triangularis
Capsella turoniensis
Capsella umensis
Capsella ursina
Capsella varia
Capsella vestrogothica
Capsella viaria
Capsella viarum
Capsella viguieri
Capsella viminalis
Capsella virgata
Capsella viridis
Crucifera capsella
Iberis bursa-pastoris
Lepidium bursa-pastoris
Nasturtium bursapastoris
Rodschiedia bursa-pastoris
Thlaspi bursa-pastoris
OVERVIEW
VPDCalculate
WaterMoist
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature15° C
Humidity60%
Dormancy3 Months
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
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DETAILS
Care Instructions
Shepherd's Purse is a hardy plant that requires minimal care. It prefers bright, direct sunlight and moderate temperatures. The plant can tolerate a range of humidity levels but thrives best in moderate humidity. Regular watering is necessary, but the soil should be allowed to dry out partially between waterings.Soil
Capsella bursa-pastoris prefers well-draining loamy soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but grows best in moderately fertile soil. Ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent waterlogging.Fertilizer
This plant does not require regular fertilization. If the soil is particularly poor, a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer can be applied sparingly during the growing season.Repotting
As an annual or biennial plant, Shepherd's Purse does not typically require repotting. However, if grown in containers, it can be repotted at the beginning of the growing season to refresh the soil.Propagation
Shepherd's Purse propagates easily from seeds. Sow the seeds directly in the soil in early spring or fall. The seeds require light to germinate, so do not cover them with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs.Pruning
Pruning is not necessary for Shepherd's Purse. However, removing spent flowers can help prevent self-seeding and control the spread of the plant.Toxicity
Capsella bursa-pastoris is not toxic to pets or humans. It is considered safe and has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes.Additional
Shepherd's Purse is known for its medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat various ailments, including bleeding disorders and inflammation. It is also a valuable plant for pollinators, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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