Yellow Thistle
NameYellow Thistle
Species NameCirsium horridulum
Common NameYellow Thistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot applicable
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky flower bracts and bright yellow florets. This plant is herbaceous and not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation.
Description
This specimen is a Yellow Thistle (Cirsium horridulum), a herbaceous plant, not a woody bonsai. It features vibrant yellow, brush-like flower heads encased in spiky green bracts, growing on an upright stem.
