water beard grass
Namewater beard grass
Species NamePolypogon monspeliensis
Common Namewater beard grass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender, herbaceous, single-stem
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynon-existent
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThis plant is a herbaceous grass, not a woody bonsai species. It features a prominent, feathery inflorescence.
Description
This specimen, identified as water beard grass, presents a slender, herbaceous stem with a delicate, feathery inflorescence. While not a traditional bonsai species, its upright growth habit is evident. The plant is currently in bloom, showcasing its reproductive structures.
