Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Very variable, low/medium, hairy or hairless. Leaves long and pointed, wavy-edged, deeply toothed or untoothed, mainly in a rosette on the ground. Flowers 2-3mm, white; all year. Pod a notched triangle.

Very common weed, especially on hard ground.

Spotters' score: 3

ref: p.100/2

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Shepherd's Purse