Skunkweed
NameSkunkweed
Species NameNavarretia squarrosa
Common NameSkunkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (wild plant)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeHerbaceous, spiky
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky flower heads with small purple blossoms. Known for its strong, skunky odor when crushed.
Description
This image depicts a wild herbaceous plant, commonly known as Skunkweed (*Navarretia squarrosa*), not a bonsai specimen. It features a single stem with dense, spiky inflorescences topped with small, pale purple flowers. Its natural form is herbaceous and annual.
