American Plantain
NameAmerican Plantain
Species NamePlantago rugelii
Common NameAmerican Plantain
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresno woody trunk, herbaceous stem base
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesBasal rosette growth, prominent erect flower/seed stalks, common weed species.
Description
This specimen is a common herbaceous plant, American Plantain, growing in its natural environment. It features a basal rosette of broad, ovate leaves and multiple erect flower stalks. This is not a bonsai specimen, and traditional bonsai styling principles do not apply, though its general growth habit is upright.
