Shepherd's-purse is a small plant with heart-shaped seed pods and white flowers. It is named for its resemblance to a shepherd's pouch.
Habitat
Common in gardens, fields, and along roadsides.
Diet
Primarily herbaceous, consumed by various insects.
How common
Common
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