African Bristlegrass
NameAfrican Bristlegrass
Species NameCenchrus ciliaris
Common NameAfrican Bristlegrass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesCharacterized by its bristly, cylindrical seed heads and dense, upright growth habit in natural grasslands.
Description
This image displays a natural field of African Bristlegrass, a common perennial grass. It is not cultivated as a bonsai, but rather shown in its typical habitat with numerous upright stalks and mature seed heads.
