Dipsacaceae
The Dipsacaceae have been recognized as a family (the teasel family) of the order Dipsacales containing 350 species of perennial or biennial herbs and shrubs in eleven genera. The species are currently placed in the family Caprifoliaceae. Native to most temperate climates, they are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some species of this family have been naturalized in other places. The spikes of the common teasel (pictured) are not particularly spiny and may be quite soft. In some places, the spikes are used in cotton threading.
seedhead of fullers' teasel
The family has contained these genera:.
- Acanthocalyx
- Dipsacus (teasel)
- Knautia
- Scabiosa
- Succisa (devil's bit)
- Succisella
- Morina -- also placed in its own family, Morinaceae
- Cephalaria
- Pterocephalus
- Pycnocomon
- Triplostegia
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