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Dipsacus fullonum
Teasels are easily identified with their prickly stem and leaves, and the inflorescence of purple, dark pink or lavender flowers that form a head on the end of the stem(s). Formerly used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on fabrics, particularly wool.
Abbey Villers de Ville. Garden.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2014
Submitted on Sep 4, 2014
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