Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-666.64.10
Dipsacus fullonum
Names: Dipsacus sylvestris; Dipsacus (= thirst).
English: Teasel; Common teasel; Wild teasel; Venus’ basin.
French: Cabaret des Oiseaux, = theatre of birds; Chardon à Foulon, = thistle for making sheets.
Dutch: Grote kaardebol.
Use: raising the nap on cloth, wool.