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capsella

/kæpˈsɛl.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/kæpˈsɛl.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the mustard family, commonly known as shepherd's purse.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее род цветковых растений семейства крестоцветных, широко известный как пастушья сумка.
  1. Shepherd's purse C1 formal scientific

    A small annual plant of the mustard family, with small white flowers and distinctive heart-shaped seed pods.

    • Capsella bursa-pastoris is commonly known as shepherd's purse.
    • The plant Capsella is often found in disturbed soils and gardens.
    • Botanists study Capsella for its rapid life cycle and genetic adaptability.

    🇷🇺Пастушья сумка

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