Shepherd’s purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Aliases | Lady’s purses, mother’s heart, |
| Flowering Period | January- December |
| Flower colour | White |
| Soil type | Most types |
| Habitat | Waste areas, disturbed ground |
| Status | Common |
Shepherd’s purse
A widespread, annual wildflower very common on cultivated land, garden borders and waste ground. Shepherd’s purse takes it name from the triangular – heart-shaped fruits that resemble a ‘purse’.
