Roman Nettle
NameRoman Nettle
Species NameUrtica pilulifera
Common NameRoman Nettle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable (wild plant)
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous plant with stinging hairs, serrated leaves, and distinctive spherical seed clusters.
Description
This image displays a dense patch of Roman Nettle (Urtica pilulifera) growing vigorously in its natural environment. The herbaceous plant features prominent serrated, heart-shaped leaves and numerous spherical, burr-like seed clusters along its upright stems. It is important to note that this is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen.
