False Monkeyflower
NameFalse Monkeyflower
Species NameMecardonia procumbens
Common NameFalse Monkeyflower
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, hairy
Foliage Typesimple ovate leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall yellow flowers with distinctive reddish-brown throat spots and hairy foliage.
Description
This specimen of False Monkeyflower displays numerous small, bright yellow, five-petaled flowers, each featuring reddish-brown spots in its throat. Its herbaceous stems and ovate leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a soft, fuzzy texture. It appears to be a low-growing, spreading herbaceous plant.
