Names and Myths

Natural history / Folklore

Naturalized from Europe, extremely variable in foliage. Each plant is able to produce 40,000 seeds. Following germination these seeds are able to capture microscopic organisms in a sweet sticky substance that covers the seed. Their demise provided fertilizer for the plant.⁵⁷

Description

Hardy annual can grow to 2 feet in height. Flowers in the early spring. The seedpods are an key feature resempling old time European shepard's food pouches.⁵⁷