California asterella
NameCalifornia asterella
Species NameAsterella californica
Common NameCalifornia asterella
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typethalloid
Height (cm)2
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesDistinctive umbrella-shaped gametophores and textured, lobed thalli covered in moisture, characteristic of a liverwort.
Description
This specimen of California asterella displays vibrant green thalli and distinctive stalked gametophores. The textured surface of the thalli and the umbrella-like reproductive structures are clearly visible, covered in small water droplets. This is a liverwort, not a traditional bonsai tree, hence many bonsai-specific fields are interpreted metaphorically or marked as not applicable.
