Dipsacus sylvestris Teasel (Dipsacaceae)

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Dipsacus sylvestris
Teasel
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The Dipsacus sylvestris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Dipsacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Teasel. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. fullonum.

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Latin Name:  Dipsacus sylvestris
Common Name:  Teasel
Family:  Dipsacaceae
Author:  Huds.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Copses, stream banks, roadsides, rough pasture etc, especially on clay soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1] but prefers clay[17]. Prefers a deep rich soil[169]. Requires a sunny position[169]. A good butterfly plant[24]. This is the true wild species of teasel, its bracts are too flexible to be used for combing cloth[17]. The flowering heads are much prized by flower arrangers because they keep their colour almost indefinitely when dried[7].

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