Decorated Knapweed
NameDecorated Knapweed
Species NameCentaurea solstitialis
Common NameYellow Starthistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, spiny bracts
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow, thistle-like flower; prominent spiky bracts; herbaceous stem.
Description
This image displays a wild plant, identified as Decorated Knapweed, characterized by its vibrant yellow, thistle-like flower head and prominent spiky bracts along its herbaceous stem. This specimen is not a bonsai, but a wild-growing plant.
