Miner's Lettuce Bonsai
NameMiner's Lettuce Bonsai
Species NameClaytonia perfoliata
Common NameMiner's Lettuce
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEdible leaves, unique perfoliate leaf structure where the stem appears to grow directly through the center of the leaf blade.
Description
This specimen of Miner's Lettuce, though not a traditional woody bonsai, presents a unique aesthetic with its distinctive perfoliate leaves and delicate white flowers. It is an annual herbaceous plant, making it extremely challenging to cultivate or maintain in a conventional bonsai form due to its non-woody growth habit and short lifecycle.
