Field Chickweed
NameField Chickweed
Species NameCerastium arvense
Common NameField Chickweed
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresdelicate stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynon-existent
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant small white flowers, ground-covering habit, often considered a common weed. Its delicate appearance belies its hardy, spreading nature.
Description
This specimen of Field Chickweed is a low-growing herbaceous perennial, forming a dense mat of foliage. It features numerous small white flowers with deeply notched petals and a distinct yellow center, indicative of its common presence in open, disturbed areas. While not a traditional bonsai, its ground-covering habit could be conceptually interpreted as a miniature landscape.
