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.
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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