Buck's-horn Plantain
NameBuck's-horn Plantain
Species NamePlantago coronopus
Common NameBuck's-horn Plantain
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive deeply lobed leaves forming a basal rosette and numerous upright flower spikes. Commonly found as a wild plant.
Description
This specimen of Buck's-horn Plantain is a herbaceous plant forming a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. Multiple flower spikes emerge from the center, indicating it is currently in bloom. While not a traditional bonsai species, its natural form is described for the purpose of this analysis.
