Cretan Viper's-bugloss
NameCretan Viper's-bugloss
Species NameEchium creticum
Common NameCretan Viper's-bugloss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featureshairy stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant blue-purple tubular flowers with prominent stamens, and stems densely covered in stiff hairs.
Description
This image depicts Cretan Viper's-bugloss, a herbaceous flowering plant native to the Mediterranean, characterized by its vibrant blue-purple flowers and densely hairy stems. It is not a woody species typically cultivated as a bonsai, and therefore traditional bonsai features like nebari or a woody trunk are not applicable.
