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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

Xata said:

Find it here too, HFF John
2 years ago

Stephan Fey said:

HFF, John! Very nice capture of the teazel!
2 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

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 replied to Andy Rodker:

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

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A velcro plant! HFF and happy weekend John.
2 years ago

Percy Schramm said:

Nice find, John. HFF, have a sunny weekend !
2 years ago

Josiane Dirickx said:

Joli !
2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

A sharp image with fine detail John, Nice capture
Wish you a good weekend
2 years ago

jeybee68 said:

Very nice. HFF!
2 years ago ( translate )

gezginruh said:

A very beautiful picture and very interesting information ! Also wonderful detail!

HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago

trester88 said:

HFF und ein friedliches Wochenende, John!
2 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box said:

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 ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

An amazing plant that looks good in dried flower bouquets for the winter. Belated HFF, John.
2 years ago

DOMCHO said:

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 ( translate )

John Lawrence replied to DOMCHO:

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 ( translate )