Common Groundsel
NameCommon Groundsel
Species NameSenecio vulgaris
Common NameCommon Groundsel
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, reddish tint
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAnnual weed, deeply lobed leaves, small yellow disc flowers, rapid growth cycle. Not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its herbaceous nature.
Description
This specimen of Common Groundsel displays its characteristic deeply lobed, toothed leaves and clusters of small, yellow, disc-like flowers. The main stem has a reddish-purple tint, indicating a young, actively growing herbaceous plant. It is a common annual weed often found in disturbed soils.
