Wayside Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)  Native to Europe and Asia.
I have a long-standing relationship with this humble but ever-present member of the
Cabbage family. The heart-shaped form of the seeds (pictured above) is its
unique signature characteristic. To view a song cycle inspired in part by this plant,
go to Introduction: The Shepherd's Purse.



(Photograph was made Wednesday, the 15th of May, 2002)