Texas Bull Nettle
NameTexas Bull Nettle
Species NameCnidoscolus texanus
Common NameTexas Bull Nettle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable (wild plant)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, stinging hairs
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent stinging hairs covering leaves and stems, which can cause irritation upon contact. Features distinctive white, star-shaped flowers with five petals.
Description
This image displays a wild Texas Bull Nettle plant, characterized by its large, deeply lobed leaves covered in prominent stinging hairs, and clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers. It is important to note that this specimen is a herbaceous plant growing in its natural environment and is not a cultivated bonsai. The plant exhibits a natural, upright growth habit typical of its species.
