Dipsacus pinnatifidus seeds grow into a pinnate-leaved teasel — a biennial or perennial herb native to the subtropical biome of North and East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya and adjacent countries), growing in dry scrub, grassland and disturbed habitats. The epithet pinnatifidus means 'pinnately divided', referring to the pinnately lobed leaves — different from the typically undivided or simple-toothed leaves of most European teasels. An African teasel with the characteristic bristly, cone-like flowerheads. The genus Dipsacus derives its name from the Greek dipsa (thirst) — the paired leaf bases of some species form a cup that collects rainwater. Family Caprifoliaceae (formerly Dipsacaceae).Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical African conditions; biennial or perennial. 'Pinnatifidus' = pinnately divided; African teasel; paired leaf bases collect rain (dipsa = thirst) Bristly cone-like flowerheads; NE Africa endemic; biennial or perennial NE Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya) — subtropical biome; dry scrub and grassland Genus Dipsacus ~15 species; Family Caprifoliaceae (formerly Dipsacaceae) Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical; biennial or perennial; Family Caprifoliaceae Dipsacus pinnatifidus is the African pinnate teasel — an East African relative of the European teasels whose genus name recalls one of botany's more charming etymologies: the Greek word for thirst (dipsa), for the water-collecting cups formed by the fused leaf bases of some species in the genus. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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