small ground-cone
Namesmall ground-cone
Species NameConopholis americana
Common NameAmerican Ground-cone
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (growing in natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk, fleshy stalk
Foliage Typescale-like bracts, achlorophyllous
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (no trunk or root flare visible)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAchlorophyllous, parasitic plant with a distinctive cone-like inflorescence emerging from the forest floor. Lacks chlorophyll and relies on host plants for nutrients.
Description
This unique specimen presents a singular, upright stalk densely covered in scale-like structures, displaying a rich purplish-brown coloration. It emerges directly from a substrate of wood chips and pine needles, characteristic of its natural habitat. The overall form is compact and columnar, with the entire structure being an inflorescence.
