Cotton Thistle Bonsai
NameCotton Thistle Bonsai
Species NameOnopordum acanthium
Common NameCotton Thistle
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresspiny stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typespiny leaves
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHighly spiny stems and leaves, distinctive woolly texture, prominent purple capitula.
Description
This unusual specimen, presented as a conceptual bonsai, highlights the striking architectural form of the Cotton Thistle. Its robust, spiny stem and woolly foliage culminate in vibrant purple flower heads, demonstrating an attempt to miniaturize a biennial plant.
