California bulrush
NameCalifornia bulrush
Species NameSchoenoplectus californicus
Common NameCalifornia bulrush
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural environment
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typegrass-like stems
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesTall, cylindrical green stems; prominent brown, spiky inflorescences indicative of its reproductive stage.
Description
This specimen of California bulrush displays its characteristic tall, green, cylindrical stems topped with clusters of brown, spiky inflorescences. The plant appears to be growing in a natural, upright manner, typical of its wetland habitat, rather than as a cultivated bonsai.
