Rod Heywood
Rattlesnake grass, Pt. Lobos SNR
Before I had even entered Point Lobos State Natural Reserve south of Carmel, California, I spotted this this graceful stalk of Briza maxima, better known as rattlesnake grass or large quaking grass. I read that this may be the earliest grass cultivated for ornamental rather than edible purposes. No wonder it caught my eye! What does its shape and design remind you of?
Rattlesnake grass, Pt. Lobos SNR
Before I had even entered Point Lobos State Natural Reserve south of Carmel, California, I spotted this this graceful stalk of Briza maxima, better known as rattlesnake grass or large quaking grass. I read that this may be the earliest grass cultivated for ornamental rather than edible purposes. No wonder it caught my eye! What does its shape and design remind you of?