Western Hawksbeard
NameWestern Hawksbeard
Species NameCrepis occidentalis
Common NameWestern Hawksbeard
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typelobed leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow composite flowers, grey-green deeply lobed leaves, and a growth habit typical of a wild herbaceous plant found in arid regions.
Description
This specimen of Western Hawksbeard displays numerous bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers atop slender, grey-green stems. Its basal leaves are deeply lobed and appear to be growing in a rocky, arid environment. The plant is currently in full bloom.
