Heartleaf Twayblade
NameHeartleaf Twayblade
Species NameNeottia cordata
Common NameHeartleaf Twayblade
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - Not applicable to herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a wild terrestrial orchid, not a cultivated bonsai specimen. It is characterized by its pair of heart-shaped leaves and a delicate spike of small, green-yellow flowers. It thrives in cool, damp, mossy forest undergrowth.
Description
This image displays a Heartleaf Twayblade (Neottia cordata) in its natural habitat, characterized by its small, heart-shaped basal leaves and delicate flowering stalk. The plant is currently in bloom, showcasing tiny green-yellow flowers arranged in a loose raceme. It is a terrestrial orchid found in cool, moist, mossy environments.
