Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sheperd's purse


The sheperd's purse is an annual hairy plant, associated with the mustard plant family, it is very common everywhere in the world. this plant has a typical disgusting scent.

the sheperd's purse may reach heights of 50 centimeters. the leaves resemble the dandelion's leaves. and the jackets are flat and stake-like. the petals are white and tiny.

the fresh leaves may use for green salads and may be cooked. they're flavour resembles that of mustard.

* winged creatures are very fond of the sheperd's purse seeds.

* when in waters the sheperd's purse acts as mosquito slug exterminators.

* chickens, fed with the green plant will lay eggs with a dark and tasty yolk.




Emilie Woods,
Flowers and Food

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