Wood Dock
NameWood Dock
Species NameRumex sanguineus
Common NameWood Dock
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesWild herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. Features a distinctive upright inflorescence with developing seeds.
Description
This specimen, identified as Wood Dock (*Rumex sanguineus*), presents as a young, naturally growing herbaceous plant. While not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai, its single upright stem and developing inflorescence could conceptually be considered an informal-upright style if miniaturized. The plant features lanceolate green leaves and small pinkish-red flowers.
