Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-patoris) is a common plant most people are familar with, having battled with them whilst weeding in the garden
Description[]
The main plant grows from the familar rosette of leaves that lie close to the ground. The plant has a stem 0.2 - 0.5 metres tall with small pointed leaves and bears tiny, triangular seed capsules.
It is a member of the mustard family.
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Food[]
As Wild Food the leaves can be used in a salad.