Brassicaceae Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Shepherd's Purse
Cherokee - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253
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Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Scientific name: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: CABU2 (
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Common names: Shepherd's Purse
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Mixed into other greens for flavoring.
RECRD: 44552 id: 7958