Mimosa latidens
Kairn's Sensitive Briar
Also known as: Leptoglossis halliana Britton & Rose, 1928 +11 more
- Leptoglossis halliana Britton & Rose, 1928
- Leptoglottis berlandieri Britton
- Leptoglottis halliana Britton & Rose
- Leptoglottis latidens (Small) Small
- Leptoglottis potosina Britton & Rose
- Leptoglottis regiomontana Britton & Rose
- Mimosa potosina (Britton & Rose) B.L.Turner
- Mimosa quadrivalvis var. latidens (Small) Barneby
- Morongia latidens Small
- Schrankia berlandieri (Britton) Standl.
- Schrankia halliana (Britton & Rose) Standl.
- Schrankia potosina (Britton & Rose) Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Mimosa latidens (commonly known as Kairn's sensitive-briar) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Texas