What does Mimosa look like? Pictures of Mimosa seeds

1. Basic Introduction

Mimosa is a perennial herb or subshrub of the Leguminosae family. Its leaves will close immediately when touched by external force, hence the name Mimosa. It is a low herb native to tropical South America and is now widely distributed in tropical regions around the world. It likes warm and humid environment, has low requirements for soil, has strong vitality and grows fast. Mimosa is a taproot plant with relatively few fibrous roots. It is suitable for propagation by sowing, but not by cuttings or division.

2. What does Mimosa look like?

Leaves: Its leaves are quite unique, with 10-20 pairs of leaflets, each pair is alternate. The stipules are lanceolate, linear-oblong, about 5-10 mm long, and the leaves are arranged in a palm-like shape like feathers. When the pinnae and leaflets are touched, the leaves will shrink and then droop.

Flowers: The flowers are spherical in head inflorescences, about 1 cm in diameter, solitary or 2-3 in leaf axils. The flowers are light pink or white, with a bell-shaped corolla and a filigree style. The flowering period is generally from March to October.

Pods: The pods are oblong, relatively flat and slightly curved. The length is about 1-2cm and the width is about 5mm. The pods will fall off when mature. The fruiting period is generally from May to November.

3. Pictures of Mimosa seeds