Retrorse Sedge
NameRetrorse Sedge
Species NameCarex retrorsa
Common NameRetrorse Sedge
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeGrass-like
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spiky, green inflorescences/perigynia that give the plant its unique texture and appearance.
Description
This specimen displays the characteristic spiky, green inflorescences of Retrorse Sedge, a herbaceous plant found in wetlands. The plant is shown in its natural environment, not cultivated as a bonsai. Its upright growth habit is typical for this sedge species.
