Frosted Buckwheat
NameFrosted Buckwheat
Species NameEriogonum niveum
Common NameFrosted Buckwheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage TypeBroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a wild herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. Its distinctive features include its frosted, woolly foliage and vibrant yellow, clustered inflorescences.
Description
This image displays Frosted Buckwheat (Eriogonum niveum), a low-growing perennial herb characterized by its silvery-green, woolly leaves and dense clusters of small, pale yellow flowers. This is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
