Dipsacus laciniatus
cutleaf teasel
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Family: Dipsacaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Dipsacus laciniatus (cutleaf teasel) is a California herb in the Dipsacaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
vs Cirsium: Dipsacus has egg-shaped heads with protruding bracts; Cirsium has round thistle heads.; vs Helminthotheca: Dipsacus has dense cylindrical heads; Helminthotheca has typical dandelion-like composite flowers.; vs Eryngium: Dipsacus has soft tubular flowers in heads; Eryngium has hard, ball-like flower heads.; vs Verbascum: Dipsacus has spiny stems and bracts; Verbascum is soft-fuzzy with no spines.; vs Plantago: Dipsacus has armed stems and egg-shaped heads; Plantago is unarmed with spike-like heads.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Dipsacus laciniatus belong to?
Dipsacus laciniatus is in the Dipsacaceae family, genus Dipsacus.
Is Dipsacus laciniatus invasive in California?
Dipsacus laciniatus is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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