Mimosa strigillosa
Powderpuff
Also known as: Mimosa dolichocephala Harms +4 more
- Mimosa dolichocephala Harms
- Mimosa dolichocephala Harms ex Kuntze
- Mimosa dolichocephala var. sabulicola (Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl.
- Mimosa sabulicola Chodat & Hassl.
- Mimosa strigillosa Micheli
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Mimosa strigillosa (commonly known as Powderpuff) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Brazil West-Central, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Paraguay, Texas, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois