Thickleaf Groundcherry
NameThickleaf Groundcherry
Species NamePhysalis crassifolia
Common NameThickleaf Groundcherry
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow, star-shaped flowers; fuzzy leaves; herbaceous growth habit.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous plant, Thickleaf Groundcherry, not a traditional bonsai. It features two prominent yellow, star-shaped flowers with a darker yellow center, surrounded by fuzzy, green leaves. It is shown growing in a natural, gravelly environment.
