Mimosa malacophylla
Softleaf Mimosa
Also known as: Mimosa malacophylla var. glabrata Benth. +1 more
- Mimosa malacophylla var. glabrata Benth.
- Mimosa wootonii Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub or shrub.
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Mimosa malacophylla (commonly known as Softleaf Mimosa) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Mimosa is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Texas