Author: Christos Petrou, Botanical Researcher
Date Created: 13.03.2021
Last Modified: 19.02.2022

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Capsella bursa-pastoris
Καψέλλα ο ποιμενόσακος, αγριοκαρδαμούδα, κάψα, ραγιάς, τραγιά
This is an annual plant growing all around Cyprus, up to 50 cm. It is the only Capsella species of Cyprus. “Capsella” means “shepherd’s purse”, because of its triangular flat fruits, which are purse-like.