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Juett, William

Mimosa turneri

Mimosa turneri Barneby

Desert Mimosa, Turner Mimosa

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Mimosa zygophylla

USDA Symbol: MITU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX

Research Literature

Reslit 2886 - Legumes of the United States. IV. Mimosa (1971) Duane Isely

This information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-06-26
Research By: CBR

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