Fleshy Russian Thistle
NameFleshy Russian Thistle
Species NameSalsola tragus
Common NameFleshy Russian Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, multiple stems, reddish coloration
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis plant is a common weed and is not typically cultivated as a bonsai specimen. Its natural growth habit is bushy and sprawling, often forming tumbleweeds when mature.
Description
This specimen is a common weed, Fleshy Russian Thistle, characterized by its numerous slender, reddish-purple stems and small, fleshy, needle-like leaves. It exhibits a bushy, sprawling growth habit typical of its species, growing naturally in the ground. This plant is not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai.
