Desert Horse Purslane
NameDesert Horse Purslane
Species NameTrianthema portulacastrum
Common NameDesert Horse Purslane
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk FeaturesN/A
Foliage Typesimple, somewhat succulent
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProstrate growth habit, often considered a weed, small pale pink flowers with numerous stamens.
Description
This image displays a delicate, pale pink flower of the Desert Horse Purslane, a prostrate herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. It features five petal-like sepals, numerous pink stamens, and small, somewhat succulent green leaves. The plant typically grows close to the ground.
