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Small Teasel (Dipsacus pilosus) Derbyshire

I don't often bump into Small Teasel, but probably because I live near its northern limit in Britain. It occurs sparingly in damp woodlands and stream sides, mainly in central and southern England. It is much rarer than its larger cousin Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), but has a similarly prickly stem. The flowers are round and white, but with violet anthers, and spiky seed heads.

 

The white flowers are highly attractive to Hoverflies, but I have no idea what species this is.

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Uploaded on August 31, 2012
Taken on August 28, 2012