- Poor soil, sunny, good drainage
- Biennial/perennial plant to 1.80m
- Said to strengthen the stomach, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice.
- Folk history of use in the treatment of cancer.
- Blue dye is obtained from the dried plant and is used as an indigo substitute.
Fuller’s Teasel, Dipsacus Sativus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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Frost Hardiness: Hardy in Katoomba
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Country of Origin: Eastern Cape of South Africa
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Common names: African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
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