Hairy bedstraw
NameHairy bedstraw
Species NameGalium aparine
Common NameHairy bedstraw
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy surface
Foliage TypeSimple, whorled, hairy leaves
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesDistinctive hooked hairs on leaves and stem, allowing it to cling to surfaces, and a characteristic whorled leaf arrangement around the stem.
Description
This specimen features the characteristic whorled leaves and hairy stems of Hairy bedstraw. While typically a herbaceous plant, this close-up shows its distinct foliage texture and growth habit, which could theoretically be considered for a very unconventional, small-scale bonsai subject, though it lacks a woody trunk.
