Common Cocklebur (Wild Plant)
NameCommon Cocklebur (Wild Plant)
Species NameXanthium strumarium
Common NameCommon Cocklebur
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthin, green
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiny burs for seed dispersal, large lobed leaves, and an annual growth habit.
Description
This specimen is a wild common cocklebur plant, not a cultivated bonsai. It exhibits large, lobed leaves and numerous spiny, burred fruits along its stems, growing naturally by a body of water. Its herbaceous nature makes it unsuitable for traditional bonsai cultivation.
