Mol-albina
NameMol-albina
Species NameLaunaea arborescens
Common NameDesert Lettuce
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthorny stems, multi-stemmed, grey-green bark
Foliage Typespiny stems with reduced leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHighly branched, thorny stems; bright yellow flowers; adapted to arid environments.
Description
This specimen features intricate, thorny, grey-green stems with small, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. The branches form a dense, tangled network, characteristic of a desert shrub adapted to arid environments.
