About Dipsacus pilosus L.
Dipsacus pilosus, commonly known as small teasel, is a biennial flowering plant that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. Its common name "small" refers to the plant's flower heads, which are smaller in size, globular in shape. These flower heads are composed of white flowers that bear violet anthers, and are covered in woolly spines. This species flowers between July and September each year. Small teasel grows best in damp, calcareous soils. It is most often found along woodland edges and clearings, but can also occur along hedgerows and the banks of streams and rivers. While it frequently grows among tall vegetation, the seeds of small teasel need disturbance to successfully germinate. For this reason, the species can only persist in habitats that receive occasional management. Seeds of Dipsacus pilosus germinate most successfully in the autumn.
