Common Three-seeded Mercury
NameCommon Three-seeded Mercury
Species NameAcalypha rhomboidea
Common NameCommon Three-seeded Mercury
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresthin stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky green flower/seed clusters along the stem.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. It features bright green, serrated leaves and distinctive spiky green clusters along its upright stem, which are likely developing flowers or seeds. It is commonly found as a weed.
