Marsh Mermaidweed
NameMarsh Mermaidweed
Species NameProserpinaca palustris
Common NameMarsh Mermaidweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeSimple leaves
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall flower buds in leaf axils, serrated leaf margins, visible spiderweb.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous stem of Marsh Mermaidweed, an aquatic plant, not a bonsai. It displays bright green, serrated leaves arranged alternately along the stem, with small, developing flower buds visible in the leaf axils. A delicate spiderweb is present near the apex.
