Field Cow-wheat
NameField Cow-wheat
Species NameMelampyrum arvense
Common NameField Cow-wheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its distinctive bicolored flowers and its hemiparasitic nature, this annual plant is typically found in meadows and fields. It is not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Field Cow-wheat is a vibrant herbaceous plant displaying a dense spike of striking pink-purple bracts with yellow and purple flowers. It is shown growing naturally in a grassy field, characteristic of its wild habitat, rather than as a cultivated bonsai.
