[plant] Some recent authors circumscribe Capsella to contain only three species: Capsella bursa-pastoris, Capsella rubella and Capsella grandiflora. == Species == ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsella_(plant)
(Shepherd's Purse) This frost-hardy annual is originally from Europe and has naturalized widely. This plant has a flavor resembling Mustard. The branched stems rise up from a basal rosette of leaves. In early summer, spikes, 12 to 2 feet high and bearing white flowers, rise out of the foliage. The blossoms are followed by purse-shaped fruits.â... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004