Teasel (Dipsacus spp. ) is a genus of plants from the Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) family. Members of this genus are typically known as teazle or teazle.
The genus consists of around 15 species[1] of large, herbaceous biennials that reach 3.3 to 8.2 feet (1 to 2.5 meters). Dipsacus species are endemic to North Africa, Asia, and Europe. The genus name Dipsacus is a Greek word meaning thirst.
