Crested Cow-wheat
NameCrested Cow-wheat
Species NameMelampyrum cristatum
Common NameCrested Cow-wheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender stem, hairy stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive purple, comb-like bracts surrounding small yellow flowers.
Description
This specimen of Crested Cow-wheat is a vibrant wild annual flower, characterized by its distinctive purple bracts and small yellow flowers. It grows upright amidst green foliage in its natural habitat, showcasing its unique inflorescence. This is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
