Watershield
NameWatershield
Species NameBrasenia schreberi
Common NameWatershield
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typepond
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAquatic plant with unique mucilaginous coating on stems and undersides of leaves; floating leaves are green on top and often reddish underneath.
Description
This image depicts a Watershield (Brasenia schreberi), an aquatic plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features a vibrant red flower emerging from the water surface, surrounded by oval, floating leaves. The plant's stems and undersides of leaves are typically covered in a thick, jelly-like mucilage.
