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Capsella bursa-pastoris

(L.) Medik. (1792)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Capsella

shepherd's purse

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Annual herbs, pubescent with simple and stellate hairs. plants 0.6–3(–5) dm tall.

Stems:

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Primarily in a basal rosette, often with a few reduced cauline leaves. Margins of basal leaves lyrate–pinnatifid. cauline leaf margins dentate to entire. Cauline leaves sessile and clasping the stem. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in usually bractless, in terminal racemes. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic or rarely slightly irregular, small. Calyx of 4 sepals, deciduous, erect, usually reddish at apex, 1–2 mm long, glabrous. Corolla of 4 petals, often reddish, at least on margins, scarcely exceeding the sepals, 1.5–2 mm long, usually with an elongate claw. Stamens (2–4)6(–16), tetradynamous, the inner 4 usually in pairs, sometimes connate at base in pairs; anthers dithecal, opening by longitudinal slits. Ovary superior, 2(4?)-carpellate, usually 2-celled by means of a false, but usually complete septum, rarely 1-celled, sessile or rarely stipitate; ovules 1 to numerous, borne on parietal placentas on replum margin at periphery of ovary wall, campylotropous or occasionally anatropous; style ca. 0.2 mm long.

Fruit: Silicles with concave lateral margins; often abruptly widened at summit; ca. 6–8 mm long; 5–7 mm wide at apex; apex usually deeply notched. Seeds up to 12 per cell; oblong; endosperm essentially absent.

Ploidy: 2n = 16

Habitat: Naturalized in disturbed often dry sites; especially pastures.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Pfl.-Gatt.: 85 (1792)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:402 (no NWHI records, O, L, M, H [as C. rubella]); Wagner & Herbst 1995:17 (NOM:Syn. C. rubella = C. bursa-pastoris); Herbst & Wagner 1996:10 (Mi); Starr & Starr 2016:14 (EM, high elev record)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Midway Atoll, Sand Island PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 9087 Midway Atoll BISH 7/6/1988
2 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, haleakala national park top of Ridge PRESERVED_SPECIMEN medeiros, a.c. collector number: 289 Lanai BISH 10/17/1982
3 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Puu O Malei Growing as a weed in a horse pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2395 Maui BISH 5/22/1985
4 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. hamakua dist.; pohakuloa training area, along saddle road wet bank PRESERVED_SPECIMEN funk, e.j. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 12/13/1990
5 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. kula, near the road PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. n. forbes 2177.m Kauai US 4/9/1920
6 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Found in a recent landfill at Haleakala National Park's stable area PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Nagata, R. J. s.n. Maui US 8/27/1981
7 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. mokuleia beach, waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 24092 Oahu US 2/11/1955
8 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Keokea, along Rt. 37. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H60019 Maui PTBG 6/3/2000
9 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Hawaiian Islands; Oahu. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN O. Degener; I. Degener 24093 SFV 3/23/1956
10 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Kula, near the road PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C. N. 2177.M Maui US 4/9/2020
11 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O.; Degener, I. 24092 Oahu US 2/11/1955
12 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Makahalau paddock Makahalau, Waimea, Hamakua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 2185 Hawaii BISH 6/2/1938
13 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. found in a recent landfill at haleakala national park's stable area PRESERVED_SPECIMEN r. nagata s.n. Maui US 8/27/1981
14 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 1740 Lanai BISH 12/14/1930
15 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nienie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
16 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 Kaimuki Avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, H. 2531.O Oahu BISH 1/1/1919
17 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii Appearig after winter rains is lawn seed. Quickly and sonn sying wit dry weather. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 24016 Oahu BISH 2/29/1956
18 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 286 Lanai BISH 12/30/1918
19 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 305 Lanai BISH 12/30/1913
20 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. midway atoll, sand island PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. takeuchi, w.n. collector number: 9087 Midway Atoll BISH 6/6/1988
21 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, puu o malei dense Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2395 Hawaii BISH 5/22/1985
22 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Kula, near the government wood PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C.N. 2177.M Maui BISH 9/9/1920
23 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 kaimuki avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, h. collector number: 2531 Oahu BISH 1/8/1919
24 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Haleakala National Park along roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Medeiros, A.C. 289 Maui BISH 10/17/1982
25 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Near railroad station, Makua, Oahu. T.H Locally naturalized in dryist, sandy pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 18212 Oahu BISH 1/31/1932
26 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east of kilauea iki, hawaii In desert PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 30295 Hawaii BISH 7/17/1926
27 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. s.n. Lanai BISH 9/1/1914
28 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. puu laau; el. weed growing near the hunters cabin Forestry planting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 5221 Kauai BISH 1/18/1975
29 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nieuie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
30 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 305 Lanai BISH 12/30/1913
31 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
32 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nienie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 4/1/1909
33 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Makawao District, Kanaio, Ulupalakua In open pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 1737 Maui BISH 1/23/1937
34 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nienie, parker ranch Prosopis scrub with Chloris virgata as the dominant grass; substrate: fine red clay soil and weathered rocks; in full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Kahoolawe BISH 4/1/1909
35 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 1740 Lanai BISH 12/14/1930
36 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. near railroad station, makua, oahu. t.h Locally naturalized in dryist, sandy pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. Oahu BISH 1/31/1932
37 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nieuie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Maui BISH 6/1/1909
38 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. makahalau paddock makahalau, waimea, hamakua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 2185 Oahu BISH 6/2/1938
39 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Midway Atoll, Sand Island PreservedSpecimen Herbst, D.R. Takeuchi, W.N. Collector Number: 9087 Midway Atoll BISH Specimen 7/6/1988
40 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. unknown PreservedSpecimen Collector Number: s.n. BISH Specimen
41 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. kula, near the government wood PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, c.n. collector number: 2177 Maui BISH 9/9/1920
42 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. parker ranch, pokananka, plowed field PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ewart iii, g.r. collector number: 173 Hawaii BISH 4/21/1932
43 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Hamakua Dist.; Pohakuloa Training Area, along Saddle Road Between the 30 & 45 mile markers & within 60' of road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Funk, E.J. PTA 62 Hawaii BISH 1990-00-00
44 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Haleakala National Park, HVC, by interpretive sign near Sliding Sands Trail head. Subalpine shrubland/grassland with Dubautia menziesii and Erodium cicutarium. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 1401030-03 Maui BISH 10/30/2014
45 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 Kaimuki Avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, H.J. 2531.O Oahu BISH 1/1/1919
46 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. hawaii, nienie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. BISH 6/8/1909
47 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nienie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
48 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nieuie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. BISH 6/8/1909
49 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele Thicket on ridge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: s.n. Molokai BISH
50 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
51 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East of Kilauea Iki, Hawaii In desert PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 30295 Hawaii BISH 7/17/1926
52 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. mokuleia beach, waialua, oahu, hawaii Appearig after winter rains is lawn seed. Quickly and sonn sying wit dry weather. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. Oahu BISH 2/29/1956
53 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 286 Lanai BISH 12/30/1918
54 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, makawao district, kanaio, ulupalakua In open pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 1737 Maui BISH 1/23/1937
55 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Puu Laau; el. Weed growing near the hunters cabin PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5221 Hawaii BISH 1/18/1975
56 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Midway Atoll, Sand Island PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 9087 Midway Atoll BISH 7/6/1988
57 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, haleakala national park top of Ridge PRESERVED_SPECIMEN medeiros, a.c. collector number: 289 Lanai BISH 10/17/1982
58 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Puu O Malei Growing as a weed in a horse pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2395 Maui BISH 5/22/1985
59 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. hamakua dist.; pohakuloa training area, along saddle road wet bank PRESERVED_SPECIMEN funk, e.j. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 12/13/1990
60 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. kula, near the road PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. n. forbes 2177.m Kauai US 4/9/1920
61 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Found in a recent landfill at Haleakala National Park's stable area PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Nagata, R. J. s.n. Maui US 8/27/1981
62 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. mokuleia beach, waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 24092 Oahu US 2/11/1955
63 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Keokea, along Rt. 37. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H60019 Maui PTBG 6/3/2000
64 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Hawaiian Islands; Oahu. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN O. Degener; I. Degener 24093 SFV 3/23/1956
65 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Kula, near the road PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C. N. 2177.M Maui US 4/9/2020
66 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O.; Degener, I. 24092 Oahu US 2/11/1955
67 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Makahalau paddock Makahalau, Waimea, Hamakua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 2185 Hawaii BISH 6/2/1938
68 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. found in a recent landfill at haleakala national park's stable area PRESERVED_SPECIMEN r. nagata s.n. Maui US 8/27/1981
69 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 1740 Lanai BISH 12/14/1930
70 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nienie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
71 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 Kaimuki Avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, H. 2531.O Oahu BISH 1/1/1919
72 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Mokuleia Beach, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii Appearig after winter rains is lawn seed. Quickly and sonn sying wit dry weather. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 24016 Oahu BISH 2/29/1956
73 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 286 Lanai BISH 12/30/1918
74 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 305 Lanai BISH 12/30/1913
75 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. midway atoll, sand island PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. takeuchi, w.n. collector number: 9087 Midway Atoll BISH 6/6/1988
76 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, puu o malei dense Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2395 Hawaii BISH 5/22/1985
77 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Kula, near the government wood PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C.N. 2177.M Maui BISH 9/9/1920
78 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 kaimuki avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, h. collector number: 2531 Oahu BISH 1/8/1919
79 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Haleakala National Park along roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Medeiros, A.C. 289 Maui BISH 10/17/1982
80 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Near railroad station, Makua, Oahu. T.H Locally naturalized in dryist, sandy pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 18212 Oahu BISH 1/31/1932
81 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east of kilauea iki, hawaii In desert PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 30295 Hawaii BISH 7/17/1926
82 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. s.n. Lanai BISH 9/1/1914
83 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. puu laau; el. weed growing near the hunters cabin Forestry planting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 5221 Kauai BISH 1/18/1975
84 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nieuie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
85 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 305 Lanai BISH 12/30/1913
86 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
87 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nienie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 4/1/1909
88 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East Maui, Makawao District, Kanaio, Ulupalakua In open pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 1737 Maui BISH 1/23/1937
89 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nienie, parker ranch Prosopis scrub with Chloris virgata as the dominant grass; substrate: fine red clay soil and weathered rocks; in full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Kahoolawe BISH 4/1/1909
90 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 1740 Lanai BISH 12/14/1930
91 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. near railroad station, makua, oahu. t.h Locally naturalized in dryist, sandy pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. Oahu BISH 1/31/1932
92 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nieuie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 8322 Maui BISH 6/1/1909
93 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. makahalau paddock makahalau, waimea, hamakua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 2185 Oahu BISH 6/2/1938
94 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Midway Atoll, Sand Island PreservedSpecimen Herbst, D.R. Takeuchi, W.N. Collector Number: 9087 Midway Atoll BISH Specimen 7/6/1988
95 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. unknown PreservedSpecimen Collector Number: s.n. BISH Specimen
96 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. kula, near the government wood PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, c.n. collector number: 2177 Maui BISH 9/9/1920
97 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. parker ranch, pokananka, plowed field PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ewart iii, g.r. collector number: 173 Hawaii BISH 4/21/1932
98 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Hamakua Dist.; Pohakuloa Training Area, along Saddle Road Between the 30 & 45 mile markers & within 60' of road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Funk, E.J. PTA 62 Hawaii BISH 1990-00-00
99 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Haleakala National Park, HVC, by interpretive sign near Sliding Sands Trail head. Subalpine shrubland/grassland with Dubautia menziesii and Erodium cicutarium. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 1401030-03 Maui BISH 10/30/2014
100 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 3720 Kaimuki Avenue PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, H.J. 2531.O Oahu BISH 1/1/1919
101 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. hawaii, nienie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. BISH 6/8/1909
102 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Nienie, Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
103 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. nieuie, parker ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. BISH 6/8/1909
104 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele Thicket on ridge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: s.n. Molokai BISH
105 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Parker Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 8322 Hawaii BISH 6/1/1909
106 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. East of Kilauea Iki, Hawaii In desert PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 30295 Hawaii BISH 7/17/1926
107 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. mokuleia beach, waialua, oahu, hawaii Appearig after winter rains is lawn seed. Quickly and sonn sying wit dry weather. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. Oahu BISH 2/29/1956
108 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. koele PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 286 Lanai BISH 12/30/1918
109 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. east maui, makawao district, kanaio, ulupalakua In open pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 1737 Maui BISH 1/23/1937
110 Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. Puu Laau; el. Weed growing near the hunters cabin PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5221 Hawaii BISH 1/18/1975
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