Shepherd's-needle
NameShepherd's-needle
Species NameScandix pecten-veneris
Common NameShepherd's-needle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk FeaturesHerbaceous stems
Foliage TypeFinely dissected
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesElongated, needle-like seed pods; finely dissected foliage; small white umbel flowers.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of Shepherd's-needle, an annual herb characterized by its finely dissected, fern-like foliage and small white flowers arranged in umbels. Prominent elongated seed pods, resembling needles, are visible, giving the plant its common name. This is not a bonsai specimen.
