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Shepherd's purse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's purse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish zurrón de pastor

French bourse-à-pasteur commune

German Gemeines Hirtentäschen

Portuguese bolsa-de-pastor

Arabic kees ar rai

Similar Species in Capsella

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Pink Shepherd's-purse

Capsella rubella

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shepherd's purse?

The scientific name of Shepherd's purse is Capsella bursa-pastoris. It belongs to the genus Capsella.

Where does Shepherd's purse live?

Shepherd's purse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does Shepherd's purse belong to?

Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) belongs to the genus Capsella, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Shepherd's purse belong to?

Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Shepherd's purse?

The closest relatives of Shepherd's purse in the genus Capsella include Pink Shepherd's-purse.