Corn Cockle
NameCorn Cockle
Species NameAgrostemma githago
Common NameCorn Cockle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable (grows in natural ground)
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy stem
Foliage Typesimple, linear
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant magenta-purple flowers with white stripes; slender, hairy stems; historically known as an agricultural weed.
Description
This image displays a Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago), an annual herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features delicate magenta-purple flowers with prominent white striped centers, growing on slender, hairy stems amidst green foliage.
