Capsella bursa-pastoris SEEDS

Description

Capsella bursa-pastoris seeds grow into a charming wild herb known widely as shepherd’s purse. This resilient plant thrives in diverse environments and is often spotted in fields and gardens. Its heart-shaped seed pods give it a unique look that gardeners and herbalists appreciate. The shepherd’s purse plant belongs to the mustard family and is native to Europe and Asia but now grows worldwide.

The mature Capsella bursa-pastoris displays small white flowers that bloom in clusters. People call it bursa-pastoris due to its distinctive pouch-like seed pods resembling a purse. This plant also goes by names like common shepherd’s purse and wild mustard Capsella. It stands out in natural landscapes for its delicate, lobed leaves and erect stems.

• Produces heart-shaped seed pods that dry to a papery texture
• Features small, white four-petaled flowers in tight clusters
• Has deeply lobed, rosette-forming basal leaves
• Grows upright with slender, branching stems
• Commonly found in temperate regions worldwide

Many recognize Capsella bursa-pastoris for its medicinal uses and edible leaves. As a member of Capsella species, this plant adapts well to various soils and conditions. The shepherd’s purse weed is often considered a useful wild herb. Growing from seed, it develops quickly and offers both ornamental and practical benefits for gardeners and foragers alike.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.