Sand Sedge
NameSand Sedge
Species NameCarex arenaria
Common NameSand Sedge
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeLinear, grass-like
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThis is a herbaceous plant, not a woody bonsai specimen. It exhibits typical characteristics of a sedge, including its grass-like leaves and spikelet inflorescence. It is shown growing naturally in sandy soil, not in a bonsai container.
Description
This specimen is a wild sand sedge plant, *Carex arenaria*, growing in its natural sandy habitat. It is not a cultivated bonsai, but rather a herbaceous perennial with grass-like foliage and a distinctive terminal inflorescence. The plant exhibits a generally upright growth habit from its base.
