Mimosa ursina
Mimosa ursina
- Native to:
- Brazil | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua
iNaturalist: © brenocf (iNaturalist #70336903)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Mimosa
- Species:
- Mimosa ursina
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30-60 days.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash