Dipsacus sp.
Teasel, Teasel
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Family: Dipsacaceae · Type: Biennial · Not Native
Dipsacus sp. (Teasel) is a non-native California biennial in the Dipsacaceae family.
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
Is Dipsacus sp. native to California?
No. Dipsacus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Dipsacus sp. belong to?
Dipsacus sp. is in the Dipsacaceae family, genus Dipsacus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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