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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Family : BRASSICACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Shepherd's Purse
Common Name (DE) : Hirtentäschel
Common Name (FR) : Bourse ā pasteur
Habitat : Common on bare or cultivated ground
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
First appearing : May
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : May 8, 2004
  • Location : Along the path that leads to the top of the Birkenkopf, Stuttgart, West