Prairie Cinquefoil
NamePrairie Cinquefoil
Species NamePotentilla arguta
Common NamePrairie Cinquefoil
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typecompound, serrated leaves
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow flowers in dense clusters and distinctive deeply lobed, serrated leaves.
Description
This specimen of Prairie Cinquefoil (Potentilla arguta) is a herbaceous plant shown in its natural prairie environment, not a cultivated bonsai. It features multiple upright, non-woody stems with distinctive deeply lobed, serrated leaves and clusters of bright yellow flowers. While not a traditional bonsai, its growth habit could be loosely interpreted as informal-upright if forced into the style categories.
