Common Mare's Tail
NameCommon Mare's Tail
Species NameHippuris vulgaris
Common NameCommon Mare's Tail
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender, upright stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)40
Notable FeaturesAquatic perennial plant, distinctive whorled foliage, grows in dense colonies in shallow water.
Description
This specimen of Common Mare's Tail features numerous upright, densely foliated stems growing in an aquatic environment. The vibrant green foliage is arranged in whorls along the stem, creating a distinctive, feathery appearance. It thrives in shallow water, as evidenced by the visible water surface and associated aquatic growth.
