Spotted Cat's-ear Bonsai
NameSpotted Cat's-ear Bonsai
Species NameHypochaeris radicata
Common NameSpotted Cat's-ear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow, dandelion-like flowers and a distinctive basal rosette of hairy, lobed leaves.
Description
This specimen of Spotted Cat's-ear is a herbaceous perennial, typically found as a weed. It features a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers on slender stalks. While not a traditional bonsai species, this plant exhibits a natural, low-growing form with upright flower stems.
