Small Melilot (Non-Bonsai Specimen)
NameSmall Melilot (Non-Bonsai Specimen)
Species NameMelilotus indicus
Common NameSmall Melilot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable - plant is in natural ground.
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk FeaturesNot applicable - herbaceous stem
Foliage TypeCompound (trifoliate)
Height (cm)Cannot determine from close-up; typically 10-50 cm as a wild plant.
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - herbaceous plant.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow flowers in racemes, trifoliate leaves with serrated edges. This is a common herbaceous plant, not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its non-woody nature.
Description
This image displays a small melilot (Melilotus indicus), a herbaceous plant characterized by its bright yellow flowers arranged in dense racemes and trifoliate leaves. While not a bonsai specimen, it exhibits a generally upright growth habit. The plant is currently in bloom.
