Shepherd's Purse

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Basal rosette.  Key characteristics: leaves are deeply cut and resemble dandelion.

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Flower and fruit.  Key characteristics: flowers are small and white.  Fruit is heart-shaped and flat.

  

Seed.  Seed are oblong, glossy and approximately 1.0 mm long.

Life cycle: winter annual.