Foothill Deervetch
NameFoothill Deervetch
Species NameAcmispon glaber
Common NameFoothill Deervetch
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, fuzzy texture
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fuzzy grey-green foliage and vibrant yellow flowers, characteristic of its species. Not typically used for bonsai due to its herbaceous nature.
Description
This specimen of Foothill Deervetch is a herbaceous perennial displaying dense, fuzzy, grey-green foliage and numerous small, bright yellow pea-like flowers. It is shown in its natural habitat, not as a cultivated bonsai, making traditional bonsai analysis difficult. Its growth habit is low and spreading.
