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wild teasel

Dipsacus fullonum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Dipsacales ›Family: Caprifoliaceae ›Genus: Dipsacus

About

Dipsacus fullonum, syn. Dipsacus sylvestris, is a species of flowering plant known by the common names wild teasel or fuller's teasel, although the latter name is usually applied to the cultivated species Dipsacus sativus. It is native to Eurasia and North Africa, but it is known in the Americas, southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand as an introduced species and often a noxious weed. The inflorescence is a cylindrical array of lavender flowers which dries to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild teasel?
The scientific name of wild teasel is Dipsacus fullonum.
What kingdom does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the order Dipsacales.
What family does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the family Caprifoliaceae.
What genus does wild teasel belong to?
wild teasel belongs to the genus Dipsacus.