Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Bursa bursa-pastoris (Linnaeus) Webber
Capsella bursa-pastoris is best identified by the characteristic shape of its
silicle (the fruit), to which the common name refers. Capsella bursa-pastoris is a common species in urban lawns
and sidewalks.
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Capsella bursa-pastoris, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, near Gomez Peak, Apr. 20, 2008
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