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Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's Purse, hierba del pastor

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: winter and spring
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Brassicaceae (mustard family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Cruciferae (mustard family)
Status: introduced,rare
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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