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Herbarium specimen: Capsella bursa-pastoris

Taxon:Brassicaceae: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. ("Shepherd's-purse")
Filed in taxon folder:Brassicaceae: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. ("Shepherd's-purse")
Collected by:Mr Job Edward Lousley
Collection date:12/6/1927
Locality:Great Britain, VC17 Surrey, Tadworth, TQ25, Rubbish heap near Tadworth Station
ex herb:Mr Job Edward Lousley
exchanged:Watson Botanical Exchange Club
Institution:South London Botanical Institute (SLBI)
Image:Capsella bursa-pastoris herbarium specimen from Tadworth, VC17 Surrey in 1927 by Mr Job Edward Lousley.
fruits/flowers:seeds/fruits
notes:C.E. Britton has later updated the specimen name and commented that the small size was probably due to the unfavourable site and the dry weather that month in 1927.

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Documented by 091052 on 18th February 2011.

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