Dagger Flower
NameDagger Flower
Species NameCentaurea calcitrapa
Common NameRed Star-thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent spiky green bracts, vibrant pink-purple petals, ants visible on the flower head.
Description
This image depicts a vibrant pink-purple flower, identified as a Red Star-thistle (Centaurea calcitrapa), not a bonsai specimen. It features characteristic spiky green bracts beneath the dense cluster of petals, with several ants visible on the involucre. The flower is shown against a blurred background of green foliage and a clear blue sky.
