Lyreleaf Jewelflower
NameLyreleaf Jewelflower
Species NameStreptanthus lyratus
Common NameLyreleaf Jewelflower
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender, herbaceous
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesWhite bell-shaped flowers, developing dark purple seed pods, slender herbaceous stem.
Description
This specimen of Lyreleaf Jewelflower displays a slender, upright herbaceous stalk bearing multiple white, bell-shaped flowers, some of which are fading. Developing dark purple seed pods are clearly visible towards the base of the stalk, indicating active fruiting. The plant appears to be growing in its natural habitat, not as a cultivated bonsai.
