Mimosa occidentalis
Mimosa occidentalis
- Native to:
- Belize | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © luisalanizgutirrez (iNaturalist #138882041)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Mimosa
- Species:
- Mimosa occidentalis
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash