Rough Star-thistle
NameRough Star-thistle
Species NameCentaurea aspera
Common NameRough Star-thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typelinear-lanceolate leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis specimen is a herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. It is characterized by its rough, spiny flower heads and is often considered a weed in agricultural areas. The metadata incorrectly identified it as a mineral.
Description
This image depicts a Rough Star-thistle, a herbaceous flowering plant, not a bonsai specimen. It showcases a vibrant purple flower head with spiky bracts and elongated green leaves, typical of this common weed.
