Beaded Samphire
NameBeaded Samphire
Species NameSarcocornia quinqueflora
Common NameBeaded Samphire
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural rock crevice
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, succulent texture, reddish coloration on tips
Foliage Typefleshy, jointed stems (no distinct leaves)
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable (roots hidden by rocks)
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHalophyte adapted to saline environments, succulent stems, grows in dense clumps, often found in coastal areas.
Description
This specimen of Beaded Samphire is a succulent-like plant characterized by numerous upright, segmented stems. It exhibits a vibrant green color with reddish tips, thriving naturally within a rocky crevice. The plant forms a dense clump, resembling a miniature forest of fleshy stems.
