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Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum

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Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Avon Gorge 26 Aug 2020, 10:22 a.m. 23 Mar 2020, 1:18 p.m.
Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Golden Hill Allotments 16 Sep 2020, 11:39 a.m. 31 Dec 2018, 2:43 p.m.
Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Golden Hill Allotments 16 Sep 2020, 11:39 a.m. 31 Dec 2018, 2:43 p.m.
Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Golden Hill Allotments 16 Sep 2020, 11:39 a.m. 31 Dec 2018, 2:43 p.m.
Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Golden Hill Allotments 16 Sep 2020, 11:39 a.m. 31 Dec 2018, 2:44 p.m.
Teasel Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 27 Mar 2021, 5:47 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4:48 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK though mainly lowland. Habitat includes: Wasteland, road side verges, allotments, parks, gardens, cemeteries, hedgerows, meadows, coasts. Prickly thistle like plant. The seeds are a favourite food for Finches especially the Gold Finch. Although in recent years seeds are not being eaten due to a decline in biodiversity.