Stemless Thistle
NameStemless Thistle
Species NameCarlina acaulis
Common NameStemless Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A - growing in natural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typespiny, deeply lobed leaves in a basal rosette
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - not applicable to this herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a herbaceous thistle, not a woody bonsai. Its most notable features are the striking purple flower head, the sharp spiny leaves, and its stemless growth habit where the flower appears to sit directly on the ground amidst the rosette.
Description
This specimen is a wild Stemless Thistle, a herbaceous plant, not a woody bonsai. It features a basal rosette of spiny leaves and a large, vibrant purple flower head emerging directly from the center, giving it a generally upright appearance from the ground.
