California manroot
NameCalifornia manroot
Species NameMarah macrocarpa
Common NameCalifornia manroot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresclimbing stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVigorous climbing vine, large lobed leaves, small white flowers, known for its massive underground tuber.
Description
This specimen is a California manroot vine, characterized by its large, lobed leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers. It is a vigorous native plant of California, known for its climbing habit and large tuberous root system, though it is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
