Common Spikeweed
NameCommon Spikeweed
Species NameCentromadia pungens
Common NameCommon Spikeweed
Estimated Age (years)N/A (not a bonsai)
Container TypeN/A (not a bonsai)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Foliage TypeSpiky, herbaceous
Height (cm)N/A (cannot determine from close-up)
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A (not a bonsai)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky bracts surrounding the flower head, hairy stem and leaves, bright yellow ray and disc florets.
Description
This image displays a close-up of a Common Spikeweed plant, characterized by its bright yellow composite flower head. The flower is encircled by numerous spiky, green bracts and leaves, which are covered in fine white hairs. The plant is herbaceous and not cultivated as a bonsai.
