Spiny Cliff-brake
NameSpiny Cliff-brake
Species NamePellaea mucronata
Common NameSpiny Cliff-brake
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container TypeNone (growing in natural environment)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple dark stipes (frond stems), non-woody
Foliage TypePinnate fronds, evergreen
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (fern rhizome)
Notable FeaturesDelicate, leathery fronds; dark, contrasting stipes; resilient growth habit in rocky terrain.
Description
This specimen of Spiny Cliff-brake displays delicate, pinnate fronds with a dark rachis, emerging from a central point. Its natural growth habit suggests a resilient plant often found in rocky environments, though it is not typically cultivated as a traditional bonsai.
