Species Details
Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
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LeavesBasal 3-8 cm long; deeply cleft; slightly toothed margin; stem leaves sessile; lance-shaped; margins entire or slightly toothed; ear-shaped at base (Moss, 1983). Basal leaves in rosette; stem leaves alternate; base clasps to stem (Johnson et al., 1995).
FlowersSmall and white; petals 2-4 mm long; exceed sepals (Moss, 1983). Densely clustered until later development (Johnson et al., 1995).
Fruits and SeedsDry dehiscent pods; triangular to heart-shaped (silicle); at right angles to septum; 5-8 mm long (Moss, 1983). 20 seeds per pod; become sticky when wet (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Common Name
shepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
General Description
An annual or winter plant that has smooth to slightly hairy stems 10-50 cm high that bear white flowers (Moss, 1983).
Leaves
Basal 3-8 cm long; deeply cleft; slightly toothed margin; stem leaves sessile; lance-shaped; margins entire or slightly toothed; ear-shaped at base (Moss, 1983). Basal leaves in rosette; stem leaves alternate; base clasps to…
Basal 3-8 cm long; deeply cleft; slightly toothed margin; stem leaves sessile; lance-shaped; margins entire or slightly toothed; ear-shaped at base (Moss, 1983). Basal leaves in rosette; stem leaves alternate; base clasps to stem (Johnson et al., 1995).
Flowers
Small and white; petals 2-4 mm long; exceed sepals (Moss, 1983). Densely clustered until later development (Johnson et al., 1995).
Fruits and Seeds
Dry dehiscent pods; triangular to heart-shaped (silicle); at right angles to septum; 5-8 mm long (Moss, 1983). 20 seeds per pod; become sticky when wet (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
Late winter to spring (Calflora).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: Scattered throughout the province (Canadensys). Introduced in CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN,…
Alberta: Scattered throughout the province (Canadensys). Introduced in CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-7951. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 83 specimens of this Species.
114755 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lethbridge
Date Collected1999-07-25
116095 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedEurope: Poland, Kleszczow
Date Collected2006-07-11
118579 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedEurope: Poland, Przebieczany
Date Collected2006-05-23
118025 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Quebec, Ile Perrot, La Grande Anse
Date Collected1967-06-07
119094 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Montana, Missoula County, Pattee Canyon
Date Collected1962-05-09
58304 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Yellowknife Bay
Date Collected1940-06-14
9537 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Norman Wells
Date Collected1953-07-21
9538 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Fort Simpson
Date Collected1939-06-12
9540 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Hay River
Date Collected1951-07-06
21424 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Hay River
Date Collected1956-08-02
21423 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Mills Lake
Date Collected1956-08-15
23064 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Fort Simpson
Date Collected1955-05-21
125307 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1964-07-07
125308 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rumsey Ecological Reserve
Date Collected1982-06-16
125309 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fairview
Date Collected1984-07-20
125310 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaverdam Lake
Date Collected1988-05-23
128837 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Sparwood
9534 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche
Date Collected1953-06-25
9533 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mercoal
Date Collected1952-06
9530 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1915-04-26
23281 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Long Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1967-07-25