Virginia wildrye
NameVirginia wildrye
Species NameElymus virginicus
Common NameVirginia wildrye
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent spike-like inflorescences with long awns, characteristic of wildrye species. The plant exhibits a natural, upright growth habit.
Description
This specimen of Virginia wildrye displays multiple slender, upright stems topped with distinctive spike-like inflorescences. Its long, linear leaves provide a graceful, flowing appearance. While not traditionally cultivated as a bonsai, its natural upright growth habit could be interpreted within the informal-upright style.
