Melancholy Thistle
NameMelancholy Thistle
Species NameCirsium heterophyllum
Common NameMelancholy Thistle
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typeherbaceous, spiny
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a wild herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. It features a distinctive purple, brush-like flower head and a straight, green stem. The image captures the plant in full bloom.
Description
This image depicts a Melancholy Thistle flower, not a bonsai specimen. The vibrant purple flower head is prominently displayed on a relatively straight stem amidst green foliage, characteristic of a wild herbaceous plant.
