Marsh Para Cress Flower
NameMarsh Para Cress Flower
Species NameAcmella oleracea
Common NameMarsh Para Cress
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeN/A
Height (cm)N/A
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive yellow flower head with a prominent central disc and few ray florets. Known for its edible and medicinal properties, particularly its 'electric' or tingling sensation when consumed.
Description
This specimen is a close-up of a Marsh Para Cress flower, not a bonsai. It displays a vibrant yellow, dense, conical central disc composed of numerous tiny florets, surrounded by a few small, bright yellow ray petals. The plant is recognized for its unique culinary and medicinal properties.
