Three-leaved Valerian
NameThree-leaved Valerian
Species NameValeriana tripteris
Common NameThree-leaved Valerian
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typeternate compound leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesClusters of small white flowers and distinctive three-parted leaves on slender stems.
Description
This specimen of Three-leaved Valerian displays delicate white flower clusters atop slender green herbaceous stems. Its leaves are arranged in a characteristic three-part structure, typical of the species. The plant appears to be growing naturally in a woodland setting, not as a cultivated bonsai.
