Albizia julibrissin
(Mimosa)
Albizia julibrissin, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 2337
Albizia julibrissin, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 2332
| Scientific Name | Albizia julibrissin | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALJU |
| Common Name | Mimosa, Silktree | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26449 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry-to-wet sites, spreading along stream banks, preferring open conditions but also persisting in shade. Plant: Medium-size tree, 20 to 40 feet tall; light brown, fairly smooth bark. Leaves: Doubly-compound alternate leaves 5 to 8 inches long; 20-30 pairs of oblong leaflets, each 3/8 to 5/8-inch long. Inflorescence: Terminal panicles of showy, fragrant pink flowers, about 1 inch across resembling pom-poms. Bloom Period: Spring. References: www.texasinvasives.org and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Introduced INVASIVE |
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