Sea Ox-eye
NameSea Ox-eye
Species NameBorrichia frutescens
Common NameSea Ox-eye
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, multiple stems
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable for herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant yellow flowers, succulent-like leaves, presence of a butterfly, coastal habitat.
Description
A wild specimen of Sea Ox-eye (Borrichia frutescens) featuring multiple upright herbaceous stems, thick succulent-like green leaves, and numerous bright yellow daisy-like flowers. A small grey butterfly is visible pollinating one of the blossoms, set against a natural coastal backdrop with a pier in the distance. This plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
