Glade Mallow
NameGlade Mallow
Species NameNapaea dioica
Common NameGlade Mallow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typeherbaceous leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense cluster of white flowers, deeply lobed leaves, and an insect (likely a longhorn beetle) on the flowers.
Description
This image displays a Glade Mallow (Napaea dioica), a flowering herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features a dense cluster of small white flowers, each with five petals and prominent yellow-white stamens, atop a sturdy green stem with deeply lobed, serrated leaves. An insect is visible on the flower cluster.
