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Mimosa rupertiana (Eastern sensitive plant)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Mimosa rupertiana B.L. Turner

Eastern sensitive plant

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonyms: Schrankia occidentalis

USDA Symbol: MIRU5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The paired leaflets close upward against each other when touched.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink

Distribution

USA: CO , KS , NM , OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Mimosa rupertiana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Mimosa rupertiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Mimosa rupertiana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-06-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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