American bur-reed
NameAmerican bur-reed
Species NameSparganium americanum
Common NameAmerican bur-reed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural environment
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typestrap-like leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot-applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spherical flower heads, with white male flowers above and greener female flowers/immature fruits below, characteristic of the bur-reed species.
Description
This specimen of American bur-reed displays its characteristic long, strap-like leaves and a stalk bearing spherical flower heads. The upper flower heads are white and spiky, indicating male flowers, while the lower, greener ones are developing female flowers or immature fruits. It is growing in a natural, grassy environment.
