Anderson's thistle
NameAnderson's thistle
Species NameCirsium andersonii
Common NameAnderson's thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressingle stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typespiky
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flower head, spiky bracts, ant present on bloom.
Description
This specimen, identified as Anderson's thistle, is a vibrant purple flowering plant, not a traditional bonsai. It features a prominent, spiky flower head with an ant visible on its petals, and sharp bracts along its stem, growing as a single upright stalk.
