false ironwort
Namefalse ironwort
Species NameHyptis capitata
Common NameKnobweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesSpherical, spiky green flower/fruit heads; serrated leaves; herbaceous stem.
Description
This image displays a herbaceous plant identified as false ironwort (*Hyptis capitata*), not a bonsai specimen. It features distinctive spherical, spiky green flower heads, some with brown centers, and serrated green leaves. The plant is shown in its natural growth habit, therefore bonsai-specific attributes are not applicable.
