Common Teasel is a tall, spiny plant with purple flower heads. Historically, its dried flower heads were used in textile processing to raise the nap on fabrics.
Habitat
Grows in fields, roadsides, and along waterways.
Diet
Attracts bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Common Teasel
The best time to see a Common Teasel is March–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 31,730 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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