Woolly Thistle
NameWoolly Thistle
Species NameCirsium eriophorum
Common NameWoolly Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, spiny
Foliage Typespiny, lobed leaves
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive woolly bracts on flower heads and sharp spines on leaves and stems. This plant is fundamentally unsuitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to its herbaceous nature and lack of woody trunk development.
Description
This specimen features multiple large, spiny flower heads, one of which is in bloom with vibrant purple florets. The plant exhibits characteristic woolly bracts and spiky leaves typical of a thistle. It is a herbaceous plant, not a woody bonsai specimen.
