Needle-and-thread Grass
NameNeedle-and-thread Grass
Species NameHesperostipa comata
Common NameNeedle-and-thread Grass
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A - Not in a container
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeGrassy, linear leaves
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesExtremely long, delicate awns on the seed heads, which give the grass its common name and aid in seed dispersal.
Description
This image displays a close-up of Needle-and-thread Grass, a native perennial bunchgrass, not a bonsai specimen. It features long, slender leaves and distinctive seed heads with very long, thread-like awns. This plant is not cultivated as a bonsai.
