Prickly Russian Thistle
NamePrickly Russian Thistle
Species NameSalsola tragus
Common NamePrickly Russian Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresspiny stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typespiny leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesExtremely spiny foliage and stems, small inconspicuous flowers, known for its tumbleweed form when mature.
Description
This specimen of Prickly Russian Thistle displays its characteristic spiny leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers arranged along the stem. It is an annual weed, not typically cultivated as a bonsai, and is shown here in its natural, uncultivated state.
