Scurvy grass
NameScurvy grass
Species NameCochlearia officinalis
Common NameScurvy grass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEdible leaves rich in Vitamin C, historically used to prevent scurvy.
Description
This image displays a cluster of Scurvy grass (*Cochlearia officinalis*), a herbaceous plant known for its small white flowers and edible leaves. While not a traditional bonsai specimen, it exhibits a low-growing, clumping habit with multiple upright flowering stems.
