Naked-flowered Tick-trefoil Bonsai
NameNaked-flowered Tick-trefoil Bonsai
Species NameDesmodium nudiflorum
Common NameNaked-flowered Tick-trefoil
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typetrifoliate leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive wavy, segmented seed pods (loments) and delicate pink flowers.
Description
This specimen of Naked-flowered Tick-trefoil displays slender, herbaceous stems and distinctive wavy, segmented seed pods. Small, delicate pink flowers are present, indicating it is currently in bloom and developing fruit. While not typically cultivated as a bonsai, this plant exhibits a natural upright growth habit.
