Shepherd's purse leaves

Shepherd’s purse leaves are the edible leafy portions of the plant commonly called shepherd’s purse. They are gathered young for use as greens; the leaves form a low cluster and are typically lobed or toothed, though appearance changes as the plant matures.

The leaves may be eaten raw when young or cooked like other tender greens, and their flavour is often described as mild to peppery. Fresh leaves are the clearest form; dried or otherwise processed leaves are less standardized. Identification matters because the common name refers to a particular wild plant rather than a general category of greens.