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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].



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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