Mimosa hondurana
Iguana Leaf, Tear Coat
Also known as: Mimosa pseudopaniculata Britton
- Mimosa pseudopaniculata Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Mimosa hondurana (commonly known as Iguana-Leaf or Tear-Coat) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Mimosa, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua