Greater Sea-spurry
NameGreater Sea-spurry
Species NameSpergularia media
Common NameGreater Sea-spurry
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typelinear, succulent-like
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate five-petaled lavender flowers with bright yellow centers; adapted to saline environments with its fleshy, linear leaves.
Description
This small, herbaceous plant, identified as Greater Sea-spurry, features delicate lavender-pink flowers with five petals and bright yellow stamens. Its narrow, succulent-like leaves are typical of its adaptation to coastal and saline environments. While not typically cultivated as a bonsai, its small stature could theoretically be miniaturized.
