Southwestern Prickly Poppy Bonsai
NameSouthwestern Prickly Poppy Bonsai
Species NameArgemone pleiacantha
Common NameSouthwestern Prickly Poppy
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot applicable
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresprickly stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, papery white petals with a bright yellow stamen cluster, and a visibly prickly stem and developing buds.
Description
This specimen displays a single, prominent white flower with delicate, crinkled petals and a vibrant yellow center. The stem is upright and features a distinctive prickly texture, characteristic of the Southwestern Prickly Poppy. It is presented as a conceptual bonsai, though it is naturally a herbaceous plant.
