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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).

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"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 08 Jun. 2024.

Specimen Information

There are 83 specimens of this Species.

49 results plotted on map in 47 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

52968 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Quebec, Sainte-Foy Date Collected1961-06-24

49703 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Lynn Lake Date Collected1958-06-26

41825 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's Date Collected1968-06-04

27541 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Pinawa Date Collected1968-06-27

72789 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Otterburne Date Collected1958-05-24

130662 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Chain Lakes Date Collected1943-06-27

130942 - 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 Collected2011-06-06

133090 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedEurope: Poland, Dolega Date Collected2009-05-23

135468 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Vermilion Date Collected2014-07-02

137071 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sommerfeldt Ranch Date Collected1995-05-27/1995-05-28

136927 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sommerfeldt Ranch Date Collected1994-05-28/1994-05-29

131615 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedEurope: Netherlands, Maarsseveen Date Collected1954-05-25

134281 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Bonnyville Date Collected2009-06-28

85427 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area Date Collected1974-06-06

137456 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Emma Lake Date Collected2013-08-16

139831 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sandy Beach Date Collected1997-09

139673 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kinsella Ranch Date Collected2010-07-31

140964 - Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameshepard's purse (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Janvier 194 Date Collected2016-06-10

142006 - 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 Collected2017-07-18

143498 - 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