capsella bursa-pastoris
Definition
Noun: 1. A common annual herb: A small, flowering plant with white flowers and distinctive triangular, notched seed pods. It is native to Europe but has become widespread globally as an introduced weed.
Usage Notes
- This term is the scientific or botanical name for the plant commonly known as shepherd's purse. It is always treated as a singular noun.
- It is primarily used in formal, scientific, agricultural, or botanical contexts to precisely identify the species.
Examples
- The field was overrun with Capsella bursa-pastoris, competing with the crops for nutrients.
- Botanists study the rapid lifecycle of Capsella bursa-pastoris.
- Capsella bursa-pastoris is often found in disturbed soils, such as gardens and roadsides.
Advanced Usage
- The name Capsella bursa-pastoris is a binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is often italicized in print.
Variants and Related Words
- Shepherd's purse (n): The common name for Capsella bursa-pastoris.
- Weed (n): A general term for a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; Capsella bursa-pastoris is often categorized as such.
Synonyms
- Shepherd's purse
- (In context) Annual weed
Noun
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white-flowered annual European herb bearing triangular notched pods; nearly cosmopolitan as an introduced weed
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