Wild Pink
NameWild Pink
Species NameSilene caroliniana
Common NameWild Pink
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple, lanceolate
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate pink flowers with five notched petals, growing in a natural woodland setting.
Description
This specimen, identified as Wild Pink, displays a cluster of delicate pink flowers with five notched petals atop a slender, herbaceous stem. It is shown growing naturally amidst fallen leaves, not cultivated as a traditional bonsai.
