Arbor Mundi
Woolly Burdock

Woolly Burdock

NameWoolly Burdock
Species NameArctium tomentosum
Common NameWoolly Burdock
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDense white woolly covering on flower heads; hooked bracts for seed dispersal.

Description

This specimen displays the distinctive purple, thistle-like flower heads of Woolly Burdock, characterized by their dense white, woolly covering. The developing burrs have hooked bracts, typical for seed dispersal, which are clearly visible in this close-up.

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