Tropical Horseweed
NameTropical Horseweed
Species NameErigeron bonariensis
Common NameTropical Horseweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeLinear leaves
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant fluffy white seed heads, indicating the plant is actively dispersing seeds. The overall appearance is herbaceous with multiple upright stems.
Description
This specimen of tropical horseweed displays numerous slender, upright stems densely covered with small, linear leaves and a profusion of developing and mature seed heads. The plant is in a reproductive phase, showing both fluffy white seeds and green flower buds, characteristic of a common weed.
