Alpine Cancer-root
NameAlpine Cancer-root
Species NameOrobanche uniflora
Common NameAlpine Cancer-root
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typescale-like leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis plant is a holoparasite, meaning it lacks chlorophyll and obtains all its nutrients from a host plant, making it impossible to cultivate as a traditional bonsai specimen.
Description
A cluster of pale yellow, scale-covered parasitic plant stalks emerging from the natural soil. Each stalk is topped with a dense inflorescence of small, light-colored flowers or buds, giving it a spiky appearance. The plant lacks green foliage, characteristic of its parasitic nature.
