Carmona (plant)
Carmona is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as scorpionbush.
| Carmona | |
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| C. retusa flower and foliage | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ehretioideae |
| Genus: | Carmona Cav.[1] |
| Species | |
Carmona retusa (Fukien tea tree) is used in bonsai because of its ability to develop a thick and interesting trunk, small white flowers that bloom almost year-round, and tiny round green, red, or black fruits. The lobed leaves are shiny dark green and maintain their small size.
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Carmona bonsai
References
- "Genus: Carmona Cav". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2006-04-02. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
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