I was recently introduced to a very interesting looking plant here in Panama. Although it isn't exactly a tree on #TreeTuesday, I still wanted to share. I think it fits in rather well since this guy grows up to be around eight feet tall (or maybe taller) - quite tree-like.

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I was told that the name of this plant was Grandfather's Whiskers, but upon googling to find the official name, I'm not really sure what its name is! It is definitely not Spanish moss.

This plant grows in clumps and is kind of like a reed. You will see it growing by a river or in a wet area. There are usually quite a few of them in one area.

The ones I have seen are around eight feet tall or so. They have a skinny stalk and then a wispy head t the end. I am not sure but they look like they reproduce and spread out kind of like bamboo. My kids think they are pretty awesome and so do I!

Are there Grandfather's Whiskers in your area? Do you know the real name of these plants?

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