Redroot Buckwheat
NameRedroot Buckwheat
Species NameEriogonum racemosum
Common NameRedroot Buckwheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, multiple stems, slender
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTall, spiky inflorescences with numerous small pinkish-white flowers; adapted to dry, rocky habitats.
Description
This specimen, identified as Redroot Buckwheat, is a wild herbaceous plant growing in a rocky, arid environment. It is not a cultivated bonsai, but rather a naturally occurring plant featuring multiple upright flowering stalks and a basal rosette of leaves. Its natural growth habit resembles an informal upright form.
