Dipsacus fullonum
Wild Teasel
Wild Teasel is a biennial herbaceous plant known for its prickly stems and lavender flowers. It grows up to 1–2.5 meters (3.3–8.2 feet) tall and has a cylindrical inflorescence that dries into a cone of spine-tipped hard bracts. The plant has been known to attract insects and birds, particularly the European goldfinch.
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Dipsacales
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacus
The chemistry of Dipsacus fullonum includes various compounds that contribute to its potential carnivorous behavior, although this is still debated. Contemporary studies suggest increased seed production when supplemented with animal matter, but this may be due to poor soil conditions rather than true carnivory.
Historically, the dried flower heads of wild teasel were used as a natural comb in textile processing to clean, align, and raise the nap on fabrics. Today, it is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant and used in floristry.
Summer to early fall
Spring or Fall
1–2.5 meters (3.3–8.2 feet)
Lavender
Disturbed areas, fields, roadsides, and moist habitats.
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