Common Teasel

Scientific name: Dipsacus fullonum L.

Synonym: Dipsacus sylvestris Huds.

Common names: Common teasel, wild teasel, Fuller's teasel, venuscup teasel

Native To: Europe

Date of U.S. Introduction: 1700s

Images: Invasive.org and Google

Means of Introduction: Accidentally through contaminated seed

Impact: Crowds out native species

Current U.S. Distribution:

• PLANTS Database map (see complete PLANTS Profile for county distribution and native status)
• Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System

U.S. States and U.S. National Parks Where Reported Invasive: Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States map

Management Plans: Plants

Selected Internet Resources:

• Federal Government
• State Government
• University/Academic
• International
• Organizations

Dipsacus fullonum L.
Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
Taxonomy

Dipsacus fullonum L. (Teasel) - Noxious and Nuisance Plant Management Information System (PMIS)
DOD. USACE. Engineer Research and Development Center. Environmental Laboratory.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Distribution

Dipsacus fullonum Article Citation Search - AGRICOLA Database
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Research; Special Note: NAL Catalog Search (resources)

Dipsacus fullonum L. - Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
USDA. ARS. National Genetic Resources Program.
Taxonomy; Legal Aspects

Plant Profile for Dipsacus fullonum - PLANTS Database
USDA. NRCS. National Plant Data Center.
Taxonomy; Photographs; Illustrations; Distribution; Legal Aspects

Teasel - Noxious Weed Information Series (PDF | 229 KB)
State of Colorado. Jefferson County. Weed and Pest Management Program.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Controls

Common Teasel
Colorado Department of Agriculture. Noxious Weed Management Program.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Distribution; Controls

Common Teasel - Illinois Exotic Species
Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Life Cycle; Distribution

Cut-leaved teasel / Common teasel - Vegetation Management Manual
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion; Controls

Cut-leaved teasel / Common teasel - Missouri Vegetation Management Manual
Missouri Department of Conservation.
Identification/Description; Illustrations; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Controls

Teasel Alert! (PDF | 189 KB)
Missouri Department of Conservation.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Dispersion; Controls; Legal Aspects

Common and Cut-leaved Teasel - Invasive Plants of Ohio
Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Impacts; Habitat; Distribution; Controls

Common teasel
State of Washington. Stevens County. Noxious Weed Control Board.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Controls

Common Teasel
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Identification/Distribution; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Habitat; Distribution; Control; Special Note: Scientific review and assessment (PDF | 63 KB)

Common Teasel - Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States
University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Taxonomy; Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Distribution

Identification and Management of Common Teasel (PDF | 342 KB)
University of Nevada - Reno. Cooperative Extension.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Habitat; Distribution; Controls

Common Teasel - Ohio Perennial & Biennial Weed Guide
Ohio State University. Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Life Cycle; Distribution; Dispersion

Dipsacus sylvestris - Weeds of Field Crops
Oregon State University. North Willamette Research and Extension Center.
Identification/Description; Photographs

Common Teasel - Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Distribution

Dipsacus fullonum L. - Invasive Plants of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin. Cofrin Center for Biodiversity.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Distribution; Controls

Wild Teasel
Victoria Department of Primary Industries (Australia).
Photographs; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Distribution; Dispersion

Dipsacus fullonum L. (Wild Teasel)
BioImages Virtual Field-Guide.
Photographs

Common Teasel - BioBullies (PDF | 1.6 MB) (Western Pennsylvania)
Natural Biodiversity.
Identification/Description; Photographs; Introduction History; Impacts; Life Cycle; Habitat; Controls

Dipsacus fullonum
Discover Life.
Photographs