Cheatgrass
NameCheatgrass
Species NameBromus tectorum
Common NameCheatgrass
Bonsai Stylesemi-cascade
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot Applicable
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender herbaceous stem
Foliage TypeGrass-like blades
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot Applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesInvasive annual grass, distinctive reddish-purple seed heads, highly adaptable and fast-growing.
Description
This specimen displays the characteristic reddish-purple inflorescence of Cheatgrass, an annual invasive grass. While not a traditional bonsai species, the drooping form of its seed heads could be loosely interpreted as a semi-cascade style. The plant is typically short-lived, completing its life cycle within a single season.
