Capsella bursa-pastoris
Synonyms
Case Weed, Pick-purse, Shepherds-bag
ID Characteristics
Life cycle: Winter annual
Growth Habit: Erect flowering stem with prostrate basal rosette
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Toothed or lobed
Leaf Hairs: Smooth or hairy
Leaf Structure: Deeply lobed
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Taproot with secondary fibrous roots
Flower Color: White
Multimedia
Similar Species
- Chicory Cichorium intybus L.
- Dandelion Taraxacum officinale
- Pepperweed, Virginia Lepidium virginicum
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Bensulide, Dimethenamid-p, Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Mesotrione, Oryzalin, Prodiamine, Pronamide, Simazine
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bentazon, Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Dicamba, Florasulam, MCPA, Mecoprop-p, Mesotrione, Metribuzin, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.