Big Galleta
NameBig Galleta
Species NameHilaria rigida
Common NameBig Galleta
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent purplish-red, hairy inflorescence; adapted to arid desert environments.
Description
This specimen is a flowering stalk of Big Galleta (Hilaria rigida), a perennial desert grass, and is not a bonsai. It exhibits a naturally upright growth habit with a prominent, purplish-red inflorescence, typical of its species found in arid landscapes.
