Hanging sedge
NameHanging sedge
Species NameCarex pendula
Common NameHanging sedge
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnon-woody stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typelinear leaves
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures a dragonfly perched on a dried stem; distinctive pendulous inflorescences.
Description
This image depicts a wild Hanging Sedge (*Carex pendula*) in its natural habitat, not a cultivated bonsai specimen. It features long, arching stems with distinctive pendulous, cylindrical flower spikes. A dragonfly is prominently perched on one of the dried stems.
