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| Scientific Name | Mimosa borealis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MIBO2 |
| Common Name | Fragrant Mimosa, Pink Mimosa | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26783 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Texas A&M Reference | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Dry soils in brushy areas, flats and hillsides. Plant: Rounded, much-branched shrub 3 to 6 feet tall; slightly zig-zagging stems have ridges and sparse single recurved prickles. Leaves: Bi-pinnately compound with 2 to 3 pairs of primary leaflets and 3 to 6 pairs of secondary leaflets, oblong to ovate, each about 1/8 to 1/4-inch long. Inflorescence: Dense white to pink, ball-shaped inflorescence about 1/2-inch in diameter with many very small individual flowers each with 5 petals and 8 to 11 protruding stamens with dark pink filaments, aging lighter and yellow to pinkish anthers. Bloom Period: March to May. Fruit: Fruit pod less than 1/4-inch long, with a few prickles on lower edge. References: Vascular Plants of Williamson County, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Mimosa emoryana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MIEM |
| Common Name | Emory Mimosa | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26785 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Texas A&M Reference | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Desert environment; gravelly limestone and igneous soils in brushy flats and on slopes. Plant: Low-growing, straggling branched shrub up to 3-1/2 feet tall; branches with numerous short recurved prickles; branches may be lined or grooved. Leaves: Bi-pinnately compound with 1 to 3 pairs further divided into 3 to 6 pairs of small leaflets 1/8-inch or less long, covered with very fine hairs. Inflorescence: Dense ball-shaped inflorescence about 1/2-inch across with many very small individual flowers each with 5 petals and 10 protruding stamens with pink filaments and yellow anthers. Bloom Period: May to July. Fruit: Fruit pod about 1-3/8 inches long and 1/4-inch or less across, covered with short yellow prickles. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Mimosa nuttallii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MINU6 |
| Common Name | Nuttall's Sensitive-briar, Catclaw Sensitive-briar | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 507832 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy or silty soils in disturbed areas, grasslands, woodland openings. Plant: Trailing, prostrate, branched perennial, ribbed stems 2 to 6 feet long with recurved (bent-back) prickles. Leaves: Bi-pinnately compound on prickly stalks with 4 to 8 pairs of primary leaflets, each 1 to 2 inches long, divided into 8 to 15 pairs of small secondary leaflets each 5/16-inch long that fold up when disturbed; each leaflet has a conspicuous midrib and sideribs beneath. Inflorescence: Dense pink, ball-shaped inflorescence 1/2 to 3/4-inch in diameter with many very small individual flowers each with 5 petals and 8 to 12 protruding stamens with pink filaments and yellow anthers. Bloom Period: April to September. Fruit: Mature fruit is nearly cylindrically-shaped. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvgi and Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses. Notes: Leaflets are sensitive to touch and will fold up when disturbed. Very similar to M. roemeriana, below except for conspicuous midribs on leaflets, ribbed stems and shape of the fruit. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Mimosa roemeriana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MIRO6 |
| Common Name | Roemer's Mimosa, Sensitive-briar | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 507833 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Common on rocky, chalky or sandy soils in North Central Texas and on the Edwards Plateau. Plant: Trailing, prostrate, branched perennial, stems 12 to 40 inches long with recurved (bent-back) prickles; lower portion of stem rounded. Leaves: Bi-pinnately compound on prickly stalks with 2 to 6 pairs of primary leaflets divided into several pairs of small secondary leaflets that fold up when disturbed; each leaflet is smooth beneath (no conspicuous midrib and sideribs). Inflorescence: Dense pink, ball-shaped inflorescence 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter with many very small individual flowers each with 5 petals and 8 to 12 protruding stamens with pink filaments and yellow anthers. Bloom Period: April to June. Fruit: Mature fruit noticeably flattened, 3 to 6 times wider than thick. References: Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas pp. 677-682 and www.wildflower.org. Notes: Leaflets are sensitive to touch and will fold up when disturbed. Very similar to M. nuttallii, above except for lack of conspicuous midribs on leaflets, rounded stems and fruit shape. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Mimosa turneri (Mimosa zygophylla) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MITU |
| Common Name | Desert Mimosa | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503839 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Texas A&M Reference | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Dry desert habitats in limestone or sandy soils, along washes and gullies. Plant: Straggling branched shrub, 3 to 6 feet tall; branches with numerous recurved prickles; branches streaked with broad, dark lines. Leaves: Bi-pinnately compound with 1 or 2 pairs of primary leaflets further divided into 1 or 2 pairs of small secondary leaflets; smooth, almost hairless. Inflorescence: Dense ball-shaped inflorescence about 1/2-inch across with many very small individual flowers each with 5 petals and 8 to 10 protruding stamens with pink filaments and yellow anthers. Bloom Period: May to July. Fruit: Fruit pod 3/8 to 1-3/16 inches long and 1/4-inch or less across, relatively smooth with a few prickles along the edges. References: Mimosa zygophylla in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey. |
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Texas Status: Native |
