dwarf owl's-clover
Namedwarf owl's-clover
Species NameCastilleja densiflora
Common NameDwarf Owl's-clover
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender, herbaceous, multiple stems
Foliage Typefinely dissected
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityUndeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous plant, finely dissected foliage, reddish coloration on upper leaves/bracts.
Description
This dwarf owl's-clover specimen, though typically a wildflower, presents a delicate informal-upright form with its slender, herbaceous stems. Its finely dissected foliage displays attractive reddish hues, hinting at potential as a challenging, ephemeral bonsai subject.
