Purple Star-Thistle
NamePurple Star-Thistle
Species NameCentaurea calcitrapa
Common NamePurple Star-Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot-applicable
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnot-applicable
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot-applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent sharp spines on leaves and flower bracts, distinctive vibrant purple thistle flower.
Description
This image displays a purple star-thistle, a spiny herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features deeply lobed, prickly leaves and a vibrant purple flower head encased in sharp, star-like bracts. The plant is typically found as a weed in disturbed areas and does not possess the characteristics of a cultivated bonsai.
