Capsella bursa-pastoris

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Shepherd's-purse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

• ANPC Rank –
• Moss, Flora of Alberta – Common
• Global Invasive Species Database – No
• NatureServe Rank – Insignificant
• Haber, Upland – No
• Haber, Wetland – No
• CWF, Status & Invasive Range – No
• Alberta Revegetation Guidelines – No
• The Nature Conservancy – No
• CBCN – No
• AB Weed – No

Remarks

Common, ubiquitous, not a problem (although a listed weed)

Edible: eaten raw or lightly stir-fried tastes like cabbage, but sharper. Use dried seeds to season soups or baked goods.

References

Szczawinski & Turner, Edible Garden Weeds of Canada, ISBN 0-88902-752-8