California sun cup
NameCalifornia sun cup
Species NameEschscholzia caespitosa
Common NameCalifornia Sun Cup
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone (growing in natural soil)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow cup-shaped flowers and deeply lobed basal leaves characteristic of California wildflowers.
Description
This specimen is a small, annual wildflower known as the California Sun Cup, growing directly in the ground. It features a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. It is not cultivated as a traditional bonsai due to its herbaceous and annual nature.
