Indian tobacco
NameIndian tobacco
Species NameLobelia inflata
Common NameIndian tobacco
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynon-existent
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThis plant is a herbaceous annual and is not typically cultivated as a bonsai. It is known for its historical medicinal uses and its characteristic inflated seed capsules.
Description
This image displays a close-up of the flowers and developing seed pods of Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata), a herbaceous annual plant native to North America. This specimen is not a bonsai, and therefore, typical bonsai characteristics like style, trunk features, and nebari are not applicable in a traditional sense.
