👉 Dipsacus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the order Dicots and is native to North America, particularly the eastern United States. The specific name "dipsacus" comes from the Latin word "dipus," which means "little dip," possibly referring to its small size or the fact that it grows on little dips in streams and rivers. The genus was originally named "Dipsacus" by Linnaeus, but the name