powell's amaranth
Namepowell's amaranth
Species NameAmaranthus powellii
Common NamePowell's Amaranth
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (growing in ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDense, spiky green inflorescences; herbaceous stems with reddish tint; characteristic of a common weed species.
Description
This specimen of Powell's Amaranth displays multiple upright, herbaceous stems topped with dense, spiky green inflorescences. The plant is actively flowering, with some reddish coloration visible on the stems. While not a traditional bonsai species, its natural growth habit is vertical.
