Poodle-dog Bush
NamePoodle-dog Bush
Species NameTurricula parryi
Common NamePoodle-dog Bush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its sticky, glandular foliage that can cause severe skin irritation (phytodermatitis). This plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its growth habit and toxic properties, thriving instead in disturbed areas, especially after wildfires.
Description
This image depicts a Poodle-dog Bush (Turricula parryi) growing in its natural mountain habitat, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen. It features tall, upright herbaceous stems with dense, narrow foliage and prominent purple flower spikes. The plant is shown thriving on a sunny, arid hillside.
