Combing the district for a plant with history; PICTURE of the week.

IT is a picture that says as much about the history of Huddersfield as it does about the local landscape.

Christopher Marsden, of Longwood, took this striking picture of teasels and foxgloves in his garden.

He describes teasels as a plant synonymous with Huddersfield and foxgloves as characteristic of our landscapes in June.

The teasel is historically connected with the textile industry, although these days it has more value in providing food for finches than teasing out wool.

Once the teasel was used in textile processing providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on fabrics, particularly wool.

The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called teasel frames, to raise the nap on fabrics.

By the 20th century, teasels were largely replaced by metal cards, which could be made uniform and do not require constant replacement as the teasel heads wear.

Christopher's photograph is a reminder of the town's heritage and of the glories of its plant-life.

Many of the pictures we have received have been landscapes. But if your eye has been caught by a sunny face, a community event or a beautiful building, then send in those images too.

We are always keen to celebrate the town's achievements, its spirit and its people. So get out the camera and share your view of what makes Huddersfield so special.

Send entries to [e-mail] or you can drop them in the post to: Pictures of the Week, Features department, Huddersfield Examiner, Queen Street South, Huddersfield HD1 3DU..