Arctic Butterbur
NameArctic Butterbur
Species NamePetasites frigidus
Common NameArctic Butterbur
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeDeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its early spring flowering before the leaves fully develop, large palmate leaves, and circumboreal distribution in cold, wet environments.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of Arctic Butterbur, not a bonsai. It features a dense cluster of pinkish-white, thistle-like flowers emerging from the ground, with large, green, palmate leaves visible in the background. The plant is shown in its natural habitat.
