Sacramento bur
NameSacramento bur
Species NameAcanthospermum hispidum
Common NameBristly Starbur
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage TypeBroadleaf
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall yellow ray flowers, characteristic bur-like fruits (not visible in this image), grows as an annual weed.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous plant, commonly known as Sacramento bur or Bristly Starbur, characterized by its small, star-like yellow flowers arranged along a stem. It is not typically cultivated as a bonsai, but rather grows as a weed in many regions. The image shows a flowering branch.
