Tall Thistle
NameTall Thistle
Species NameCirsium altissimum
Common NameTall Thistle
Estimated Age (years)Not applicable - herbaceous plant, typically annual or biennial (1-2 years)
Container TypeNot applicable - growing in natural environment
Geographic Originnorth-america
Foliage TypeBroadleaf, herbaceous, spiny
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - herbaceous plant, no nebari
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent spiny leaves and stems; vibrant purple, brush-like composite flowers; characteristic of a wild thistle.
Description
This image displays a Tall Thistle plant, an herbaceous perennial or biennial, characterized by its spiny foliage and stems, and distinctive purple flower heads. It is growing in a natural, wild setting and is not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
