Description
Description: Capsella bursa-pastoris, known by its common name Shepherd's Purse because of its triangular flat fruits which are purse-like, is a small (up to 0.5 m) annual and ruderal flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae.
It is native to eastern Europe and Asia minor but is naturalized and considered a common weed in many parts of the world, especially in colder climates, including British Isles where it is regarded as an archaeophyte, North America and China but also in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Botanical Name:
Capsella bursa pastoris
Common Names: Shepherd's Purse
Medicinal Part: Aerial Part
Safety Guidelines: Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Excessive use should be avoided.
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