Shepherd’s purse

Where does Shepherd’s purse grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Britain, Burundi, Canada, Caucasus, Central Africa, Central Asia, Chile, China, Congo, Crete, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Easter Island, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Europe, Falklands, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Indochina, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, NW India, Norway, Pacific, Pakistan, Paraguay, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Senegal, Sikkim, Slovenia, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Tibet, Turkey, Uganda, Uruguay, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are 5 Capsella species. It is the second most common weed on earth. It produces a temporary drop in blood pressure. Chemical composition (leaves ?): Protein = 2.9%. Fat = 0.2%. Carbohydrate = 1.0%; (seeds): Fatty oil = 35.2%. Amino acid = 74.8% - high in Arginine, Aspartic acid, and Cysteine. The plant is reported to contain significant quantities of Vitamin C, lime, and iron; and moderate amounts of Vitamins A, and B1.

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. Leaves are sold in vegetable markets in Asia. Young plants are considered a delicacy in China. It is cultivated in some places. It is commonly used in Anatolia, Turkey.

Growing Shepherd’s purse

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seeds can lie dormant in the soil for 30 years.

Edible Uses: The young tender leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable. They are also used in stir fried dishes and soups and stews. They can also be eaten raw in salads. They need to be gathered before the flowers appear. The dried seed pods give a pepper like flavouring. They are used as a spice. The fresh or dried roots can be used as a ginger substitute. Caution: It is not recommended during pregnancy. It can cause miscarriages.

Production: The seeds contain 15-20% oil.

Nutrition Info

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