Forest Hound’s-tongue
NameForest Hound’s-tongue
Species NameCynoglossum virginianum
Common NameForest Hound’s-tongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy stem
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall, five-petaled white flower; broad, slightly textured green leaves with visible veins; herbaceous, hairy stem.
Description
This specimen, identified as Forest Hound's-tongue, presents as a young herbaceous plant with broad, ovate green leaves and a delicate white flower. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its upright growth habit could be considered for a kusamono or very early stage miniature planting.
