Eight-petal Mountain-Avens
NameEight-petal Mountain-Avens
Species NameDryas octopetala
Common NameEight-petal Mountain-Avens
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeN/A (wild growth)
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeSmall, leathery, dark green leaves, often evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant white, eight-petaled flowers with bright yellow stamens, growing as a mat-forming ground cover in a rocky, alpine environment. This species is not typically cultivated as a bonsai but is shown in its natural habitat.
Description
This image displays a dense cluster of Eight-petal Mountain-Avens, a low-growing perennial, with numerous white flowers featuring prominent yellow centers. The plants are thriving amidst grey rocks, characteristic of their natural alpine habitat, presenting a naturalistic 'root-over-rock' appearance as they spread across the stony ground.
