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[swannbaker]

Which plant has prickly oval leaves , bears tiny mauve flowers and has the Latin name Dipsacus fullonum , and has a 2 word common name , the first word of which reflects its former use in the textile industry ? (Q81)

[Pigletion]

Fuller's Teasel.

I think they were used like a comb, or to raise the nap or fabrics, they're definitely prickly.

[swannbaker]

Thanks Pigletion , but it doesn't answer the question .

[Pigletion]

How come? Dipsacus fullonum is a Wild Teasel also known as Fuller's Teasel.

http://www.floralimages.co.uk/pdipsafullo.htm see little mauve flowers

A fuller worked in the textile industry with wool.

Am I missing something?

[swannbaker]

The penny has now dropped . My apologies .