Dipsacus Sylvestris (Noun)
Meaning
European teasel with white to pink flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dipsacus sylvestris is a biennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized in North America.
- The botanical name for the European teasel is dipsacus sylvestris, which is often found in fields and along roadsides.
- Dipsacus sylvestris has white to pink flowers that are arranged in a dense, egg-shaped head at the top of the stem.
- In the United States, dipsacus sylvestris has become a common sight in many areas, particularly in fields and meadows.
- The seeds of dipsacus sylvestris are an important food source for many birds, including finches and sparrows.