Chinese Motherwort
NameChinese Motherwort
Species NameLeonurus japonicus
Common NameChinese Motherwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive whorled pink-purple flowers, slender leaves, commonly used as a medicinal herb.
Description
This image displays a flowering stalk of Chinese Motherwort, a herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features vibrant pink-purple flowers arranged in dense whorls along the stem, with slender, pointed leaves radiating from the nodes. A small insect is visible among the upper flowers.
