Dipsacaceae

Dipsacaceae, or teasel family, was a family in the order Dipsacales. It contained 350 species of perennial or biennial herbs and shrubs. (Perennial means that a plant lives for two or more years. Biennial means that a plant takes two years to grow fully.) The family contained eleven (11) genera. It is in the family Caprifoliaceae now.

Dipsacaceae
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seedhead of Fullers' Teasel,
Dipsacus fullonum
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These plants live in most temperate climates. They are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The family contains these genera:

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