What is Teasel?

Teasel is a two -year plant from the Old World. Thanks to its use in the production of textiles, the trailer has been widely exported around the world and is now growing wild in various places. It is often considered to be an invasive species because it tends to choke other plants, although some gardeners actively cultivate a teaspoon because they consider it aesthetically pleasant or interesting. It starts in the form of basal rosettes of leaves that embraces the ground and stores nutrients for the plant. In the second year of growth, a long stem and egg -shaped flowers are sent to the branched stems. After the flowers go to the seed, the stem and the plant die. At first glance, the soaps could be confused for a thistle because both have barbed heads. Instead, modern textile companies use metal combs, as metal combs can be more reliable and consistent, although some manufacturers continue to use soaps. The advantage of sheet metal is that gently teasing a nap and breaking if they hit a strong resistance, so farwhat metal combs tear the fabric before breaking and potentially damage the textiles.

There are a number of species with my teaspoons, all found in the family dipsacus , derived from the Greek word, which means "drink", reference to a cup of similar formation created leaves of the plant. The water is gathering in these formations, which leads some people to call the "Mary's Cup" toilet. One specific plant with my teasel, Fuller's trailer, is known for having pods particularly suitable for fabric filling.

As an invasive species, the skin is a number of problems. In addition to the suffocation of native plants, Teasel Also is not very hospitable, with pointed flowers and sharp leaves that make it uncomfortable to be around. As a result, many people are working hard to eradicated in their areas, lower the stems before they have a chance to release the flowers that will go to the seed, and the gardeners who are thinkingSadbing, sometimes encouraged to consider alternatives in areas where the plant is native.