Capsella (Noun)
Meaning
Shepherd's purse.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Shepherd's purse, also known botanically as capsella, has edible leaves and flowers that can be added to salads or eaten raw.
- Capsella is a hardy annual plant belonging to the mustard or Brassicaceae family.
- The herb capsella is believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate symptoms of certain health conditions.
- Shepherd's purse or capsella can be found growing in temperate regions around the world, thriving in waste ground and hedgerows.
- The botanical name capsella is derived from the Latin word meaning 'small box' in reference to the distinctive purse-like seed pods.