Fen Bedstraw
NameFen Bedstraw
Species NameGalium uliginosum
Common NameFen Bedstraw
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthin stem, green stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typesimple
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures small, star-shaped white flowers arranged in loose clusters and distinctive whorls of narrow leaves along its slender stems.
Description
This specimen of Fen Bedstraw, though not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai, displays delicate white flowers and whorled foliage on slender, upright stems. Its herbaceous nature presents unique challenges for bonsai styling, requiring careful consideration of its growth habit and short lifespan.
