Colt's-foot
NameColt's-foot
Species NameTussilago farfara
Common NameColt's-foot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple stems, scaly texture
Foliage Typedeciduous (leaves appear after flowers)
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEarly spring bloomer, flowers appear before leaves, characteristic reddish-brown scaly stems.
Description
This specimen of Colt's-foot displays several vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers on reddish-brown, scaly stems. It is a small herbaceous plant growing directly from the ground, characteristic of its early spring bloom before leaves emerge. While not a traditional bonsai species, its natural growth habit could be interpreted as an informal upright cluster of flowering stalks.
