Spineless Teasel
Dipsacus inermis

Family: Caprifoliaceae

What it is like

A prickly herb. It grows from 30 cm to 3 m tall. Dipsacus inermis var. mitis is smaller than Dipsacus inermis. The leaves are alternate. The leaves on the stem have lobes. The flowers heads are many. The flowers are funnel shaped and white or yellow. The fruits are one seeded.

Also put in the family Dipsacaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows between 1,600-3,500 m altitude. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, NW India, Pakistan, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are also dried and preserved for winter use. They are usually stewed with pork.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Upplehak, Wapal hath, Wupal hak

Synonyms

Dipsacus mitis D. Don; and several others