Johnny-nip
NameJohnny-nip
Species NameOrthocarpus luteus
Common NameJohnny-nip, Yellow Owl's-clover
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable for this herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis specimen is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai. It is identified as Johnny-nip (*Orthocarpus luteus*), a hemiparasitic wildflower known for its distinctive bicolored flowers.
Description
This image displays a wild herbaceous plant, commonly known as Johnny-nip or Yellow Owl's-clover, characterized by its dense spike of white and yellow flowers. It is not a bonsai specimen, but rather a native wildflower found growing in its natural habitat.
