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Dipsacus sativus

Card's Thistle, Fuller's Teasel
Other regional names: Indian Teasel
  • Indian Teasel
Also known as: Dipsacus fullonum subsp. fullonum +7 more
  • Dipsacus fullonum subsp. fullonum
  • Dipsacus fullonum subsp. sativus (L.) Thell.
  • Dipsacus fullonum subsp. sativus (L.) Thell. ex P.Fourn., 1939
  • Dipsacus fullonum var. sativus (L.) Schmalh.
  • Dipsacus fullonum var. sativus (L.) Thell
  • Dipsacus fullonum var. sativus L.
  • Dipsacus fullosum subsp. sativus (L.) Thull.
  • Dipsacus sylvestris subsp. fullonum Bonnier & Layens
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.

Found natively in Europe, Dipsacus sativus (commonly known as Card's Thistle or Fuller's Teasel) is a biennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Italy, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, California, Chile Central, Chile South, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, Germany, Great Britain, Juan Fernández Is., Kazakhstan, Krym, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Virginia

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