Wild Teasel Bonsai
NameWild Teasel Bonsai
Species NameDipsacus fullonum
Common NameWild Teasel
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresspiky stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typespiky bracts and small purple florets
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot Applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky flower heads with a band of purple flowers, attracting pollinators like the bee visible on the plant.
Description
This unique specimen showcases a wild teasel, adapted into a bonsai form. It features its characteristic spiky, conical flower heads, with a band of delicate purple blossoms currently in bloom. A bee is actively pollinating the flowers.
