*Dipsacus sativus (Linnaeus) Honckeny. Fuller's Teasel. Phen: Jul-Sep; Sep-Oct. Hab: Disturbed areas. Dist: Native of Europe.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Taxonomy Comments: We here follow Ferguson (1965), Ferguson & Brizicky (1965), and Stace (2021) in their determination that D. sativus is the correct name to apply to this plant.
Other Comments: The dried inflorescences were used in the past for fulling cloth (raising the nap).
Synonymy: = GBI4, K1, K4, NY, Pa, Ferguson (1965), Stace (2021); = Dipsacus fullonum L. – C, F, G, misapplied; = Dipsacus fullonum L. ssp. sativus (L.) Thell.; < Dipsacus fullonum L. – GrPl
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily: 9
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend.
© Dan Killam, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dan Killam source CC-BY | Original Image ⭷
© Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cricket Raspet source CC-BY | Original Image ⭷
© Avilez, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Avilez source CC-BY | Original Image ⭷
© Dutza K., some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dutza K. source CC-BY | Original Image ⭷
© joergmlpts, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by joergmlpts 
© Dutza K., some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dutza K. Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Dipsacus sativus? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.)
« show previous | back to original search ↑ | show next »
Cite as...