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Teasel or Teazel??

Teasel or Teazel??
A teazel (or teasel) is a wild plant that is common here in the UK.
It is easily identified by its prickly stem and leaves; these are covered in pinkish purple or white flowers in mid- to late summer
The seeds are important winter food for birds, and its growth is encouraged in some nature reserves. However, in the US it’s considered to be an invasive species since it’s not native, and can crowd out other native plants.
Also, bizarrely, it is a partial carnivore - dead insects that get stuck in the plant have been proven to improve its seed output.

Teazels were traditionally used to 'comb' the surface of damp woollen cloth by hand to make it soft and fluffy. This is called 'raising the nap'.

The Latin word for teasel is Dispacus fullonum, or the fullers’ thistle. Fulling is part of the process of finishing the cloth.

These were beside a Path in Bridge, Kent And its a case of find the fence!!
HFF everybody!

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34 comments - The latest ones
 Xata
Xata club
Find it here too, HFF John
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, John! Very nice capture of the teazel!
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
An old school friend had the surname Fuller. He said his ancesters grew teazels. We had no idea what he was talking about but perhaps he was right!
2 years ago.
John Lawrence has replied to Andy Rodker club
Hi Andy, Thanks for comment, I think it proves that the English laguage is versatile and meaningful
Regards (man of Laurintium although I prefer man of Kent!)
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to John Lawrence
I think 'the one who wears a laurel wreath' is a noble enough name!!!
2 years ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
A velcro plant! HFF and happy weekend John.
2 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Nice find, John. HFF, have a sunny weekend !
2 years ago.
 Josiane Dirickx
Josiane Dirickx club
Joli !
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A sharp image with fine detail John, Nice capture
Wish you a good weekend
2 years ago.
 jeybee68
jeybee68 club
Very nice. HFF!
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A very beautiful picture and very interesting information ! Also wonderful detail!

HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
HFF und ein friedliches Wochenende, John!
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi John
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
An amazing plant that looks good in dried flower bouquets for the winter. Belated HFF, John.
2 years ago.
 DOMCHO
DOMCHO club
Pour le peignage du tissus( 'comb' the surface of damp woollen cloth) on utilisait pas celle-là ( D.fulonum) mais D.sativus ;C'est resté utilisé très longtemps pour les tapis de billard
HFF et bon Dimanche
2 years ago.
John Lawrence has replied to DOMCHO club
Merci pour le commentaire le vôtre est connu par la Royal Horticultural Society sous le nom de cardère de Draper Je dois admettre que je n'en ai jamais vu de vert sur nos champs
bon Dimanche
2 years ago.
DOMCHO club has replied to John Lawrence
La dernière fois que j'en ai vu c'est il ya 10ans dans un conservatoire de plante
www.ipernity.com/doc/domcho/11015851
2 years ago.
John Lawrence has replied to DOMCHO club
Une belle photo merci pour le lien
2 years ago.
 sea-herdorf
sea-herdorf club
Wunderschön, John.
HFF
Freundliche Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende
Erich
2 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Magnifique prise !
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Great Image John Teasel or Teazel ????.
All the best TOZ
2 years ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
A very interesting description !
2 years ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
Have a good week
2 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
belle prise avec ces feuillages en fond***********************
bonne journée mon ami♫
2 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A cracking shot John. The Teazel is beautifully sharp against the backdrop.

Enjoy your Sunday
2 years ago.
 Ruesterstaude
Ruesterstaude club
Schönen, John! Bei uns heißt sie „Wilde Karde“ (Dipsacus fullonum)
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilde_Karde
2 years ago.
 Helena Ferreira
Helena Ferreira
Absolutely amazing!
2 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
lovely compo where the background to me is protagonist !
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Cardos secos ya? Aquí aún se ven algunos floridos y con su color malva.
2 years ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Here it is known by the name of "cardo" and is applied to surly, unpleasant and unfriendly people.
2 years ago.
John Lawrence has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Thanks for comment Carding is also part of the nap raising!
2 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
THEY ARE GLORIOUS
2 years ago.
 Ruesterstaude
Ruesterstaude club
Die Mitglieder dieser Gattung sind als Teasel, Teazel oder Teazle bekannt.
2 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Beautiful picture.
2 years ago.

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