Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Cutleaf Teasel
MainColor	Violet
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	July
ImageUrl	Dipsacus-001
Photographer	Gita
Location	Essex
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A tall, spiny biennial with deeply lobed leaves and oval flower heads covered in small, white to pale lilac blooms. Found in rough grassland, roadsides, and disturbed ground.

Distribution

Native to Europe and Asia; naturalised in parts of the UK but less common than D. fullonum.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Historically used in herbal remedies for joint and skin issues.

Edibility

Not considered edible.

Human Toxicity

No major toxicity, but the spiny stems and seed heads can cause skin scratches and minor irritation.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Iridoids and other secondary metabolites.