Bitter Panicgrass
NameBitter Panicgrass
Species NamePanicum amarum
Common NameBitter Panicgrass
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnon-woody stem
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent, dense, spike-like inflorescence with reddish-purple florets, characteristic of a mature grass plant in seed.
Description
This specimen is a stalk of Bitter Panicgrass, held in a hand, showcasing its distinctive elongated inflorescence. The plant is observed in its natural habitat, a grassy field, under a bright sky. It is not a bonsai specimen but a wild plant.
