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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stenge gers, Steang girs, n. [? Sting n. and Gers n., Girs(e n.] The cruciferous weed Bursa pastoris or shepherd's purse. —1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. xxviii (Adv.).
Bursa pastoris, hencaill also stenge gers [also steang girs]
