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swannbaker | 16:52 Wed 22nd Apr 2009 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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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)
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Fuller's Teasel.

I think they were used like a comb, or to raise the nap or fabrics, they're definitely prickly.
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Thanks Pigletion , but it doesn't answer the question .
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?
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The penny has now dropped . My apologies .

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