Water Hemlock Plant
NameWater Hemlock Plant
Species NameCicuta maculata
Common NameWater Hemlock
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeCeramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeCompound leaves
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesExtremely toxic plant; characterized by its white compound umbel flowers and deeply divided leaves. Not suitable for bonsai cultivation due to its herbaceous nature and toxicity.
Description
This image depicts a wild Water Hemlock plant (*Cicuta maculata*) in its natural habitat, not a cultivated bonsai. However, adhering to the requested format for a 'bonsai specimen', its characteristics are described within that framework. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit with distinctive white compound umbel flowers and deeply divided, serrated foliage.
