Greater Water-parsnip
NameGreater Water-parsnip
Species NameSium latifolium
Common NameGreater Water-parsnip
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, green stem
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTall herbaceous plant with distinctive white umbelliferous flowers and pinnate leaves, thriving in a wetland environment. This species is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its herbaceous nature.
Description
This specimen of Greater Water-parsnip is shown growing in its natural wetland environment, not as a cultivated bonsai. It features a tall, green herbaceous stem with characteristic pinnate compound leaves and multiple clusters of small white flowers arranged in umbels. The plant is in full bloom, indicating a healthy growth cycle.
