Beechdrops
NameBeechdrops
Species NameEpifagus virginiana
Common NameBeechdrops
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, reddish-brown color, ribbed texture
Foliage Typeabsent (scale-like)
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and grows exclusively on the roots of beech trees. It exhibits distinctive tubular flowers and is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This image displays a close-up of a Beechdrops plant, a parasitic flowering plant. It features a reddish-brown, ribbed stalk adorned with multiple small, tubular flowers that are pale pink to white with distinct reddish-purple stripes. Some flowers show prominent yellow stamens.
