Striped Coralroot
NameStriped Coralroot
Species NameCorallorhiza striata
Common NameStriped Coralroot
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressmooth stem, non-woody
Foliage Typeleafless
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMycoheterotrophic orchid, lacks chlorophyll, distinctive red and white striped flowers, relies entirely on fungi for nutrients.
Description
This specimen, though not a traditional woody bonsai, presents a single, upright flowering stalk. It is a mycoheterotrophic orchid, characterized by its striking striped flowers and lack of green foliage, relying on symbiotic fungi for nutrients. Its unique biology makes it exceptionally challenging to cultivate outside its natural habitat.
