Pond water-starwort
NamePond water-starwort
Species NameCallitriche stagnalis
Common NamePond water-starwort
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural aquatic environment
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typesmall, oval, herbaceous leaves
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable (aquatic plant)
Notable FeaturesForms dense floating or submerged mats; often found in clear, still or slow-moving water.
Description
This specimen displays a dense mat of small, light green, oval-leaved aquatic plants, characteristic of Pond water-starwort. It thrives in an aquatic environment, forming a vibrant, low-lying cover on the water surface. While not a traditional bonsai, its dense growth could be metaphorically interpreted as a miniature aquatic 'forest'.
