shepherd's-purse
Nameshepherd's-purse
Species NameCapsella bursa-pastoris
Common NameShepherd's Purse
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot visible in image
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, green stem
Foliage TypeSimple leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive heart-shaped fruits (silicles), small white flowers arranged in a raceme, and its herbaceous annual/biennial nature.
Description
This specimen, identified as Shepherd's Purse, presents a slender, green stem with an upright growth habit, topped by an inflorescence of small white flowers and developing heart-shaped fruits. While typically a herbaceous annual and not a traditional woody bonsai subject, its form could be loosely interpreted as informal-upright. The plant is currently in full bloom and fruit production.
