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Dipsacus sylvestris Teasel (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
General Uses: A blue dye obtained from the dried plant is an indigo substitute[74]. It is water soluble[74]. A yellow is obtained when the plant is mixed with alum[148].
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