Thomas's Wild Buckwheat
NameThomas's Wild Buckwheat
Species NameEriogonum thomasi
Common NameThomas's Wild Buckwheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBasal rosette of reddish-green leaves, delicate branching stems, adapted to sandy environments.
Description
This specimen is a small, herbaceous plant growing naturally in sandy, gravelly soil, not a cultivated bonsai. It features a basal rosette of reddish-green, crinkled leaves from which several slender, branching stems extend upwards, topped with tiny flower buds. The plant exhibits its natural, uncultivated form.
