California Milkwort
NameCalifornia Milkwort
Species NamePolygala californica
Common NameCalifornia Milkwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink-purple flowers; herbaceous growth habit; native to California. This is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen of California Milkwort (Polygala californica) is a herbaceous plant featuring striking pink-purple flowers with unique white stamens. It is observed growing naturally in its native habitat, characterized by an earthy, rocky substrate. The plant exhibits a slender, upright growth habit with simple green leaves.
