SHEPHERD'S PURSE  Capsella bursa-pastoris

Description: Plant

Basal leaves, lance shaped; stem leaves smaller, lance shaped; simple white flowers; triangular fruits high on the stem.

Habitat:

Rich disturbed soils, gardens, fields.

Uses:

May be eaten raw in salads, or cooked as a potherb. Contains vitamin K, which is useful for blood clotting. Used to stop internal bleeding and to soothe irritation of the excretory system.

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