Dog's Mercury
NameDog's Mercury
Species NameMercurialis perennis
Common NameDog's Mercury
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage TypeDeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous perennial, often considered a weed, with developing green fruits. This plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its herbaceous nature.
Description
This image displays Dog's Mercury (*Mercurialis perennis*), a common herbaceous perennial, rather than a bonsai specimen. The plant features vibrant green, ovate leaves with serrated margins and small, developing green fruits or seed pods. It exhibits a natural, upright growth habit typical of its species, growing in its natural environment.
