Mimosa dormiens

Mimosa dormiens

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Mimosa
Species:
Mimosa dormiens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic , Subshrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 1-4 weeks after treatment.

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