Menzies' Wallflower Bonsai
NameMenzies' Wallflower Bonsai
Species NameErysimum menziesii
Common NameMenzies' Wallflower
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesNone (herbaceous stem)
Foliage TypeSucculent-like, spatulate leaves
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense cluster of bright yellow flowers; rosette of grey-green, succulent-like leaves; adapted to sandy coastal environments.
Description
This specimen of Menzies' Wallflower displays a vibrant cluster of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers atop a short stalk. It emerges from a dense rosette of grey-green, spatulate leaves, characteristic of its adaptation to sandy coastal environments. The plant is herbaceous and lacks a woody trunk or nebari typical of traditional bonsai.
