Ground Thistle
NameGround Thistle
Species NameCirsium sp.
Common NameGround Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesNot applicable
Foliage TypeBroadleaf, spiny
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBasal rosette growth habit, deeply lobed and spiny leaves, prominent purple flower head.
Description
This image displays a ground thistle plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features a basal rosette of large, deeply lobed, and spiny green leaves, some with a whitish underside or coating. A vibrant purple flower head is prominently displayed at the center of the rosette, surrounded by smaller developing buds.
