Torpedo grass
NameTorpedo grass
Species NamePanicum repens
Common NameTorpedo grass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typelinear
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThis specimen is characterized by its distinctive flowering structure with bright yellow stamens. Torpedo grass is widely known for its aggressive, invasive nature rather than its suitability for bonsai cultivation.
Description
This image displays the inflorescence of Torpedo grass, an invasive perennial plant. It features numerous small, developing seed heads and prominent yellow stamens, indicating it is in its flowering and early fruiting stage. While not typically cultivated as a bonsai, its natural growth habit is generally upright.
