Virginia Three-seed Mercury
NameVirginia Three-seed Mercury
Species NameAcalypha virginica
Common NameVirginia Three-seed Mercury
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy stem, thin stem
Foliage Typesimple, ovate, serrated, hairy, light green
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHairy stems and leaves, distinct three-seed capsules (developing fruits), visible insect damage on several leaves.
Description
This specimen of Virginia Three-seed Mercury is a small herbaceous plant characterized by its light green, ovate leaves with serrated margins and visible insect damage. It features clusters of fuzzy, light green structures, likely developing flowers and fruits, emerging from the leaf axils. The plant exhibits a natural, upright growth habit.
