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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Evapotranspiration of herbaceous mimosa (Mimosa strigillosa), a new drought-resistant species in the southeastern United States

Author(s): M. Chang, A. A. Nuruddin, C. M. Crowley and M. D. MacPeak

Month: Nov
Year: 1997

Journal: Resources Conservation and Recycling
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Pages: 175-184

Article Topic(s): Light,Water
Research Setting(s): Field

Species Referenced: Mimosa strigillosa (Powderpuff),

Abstract

An investigation of evapotranspritation (ET) rates in Mimisa strigillosa found that ET rates at optimal soil moisture levels were comparable to turf grass. However, under drought stress, ET levels were very low suggesting that this species is water conserving and drought tolerant.

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M. Chang, A. A. Nuruddin, C. M. Crowley and M. D. MacPeak. "Evapotranspiration of herbaceous mimosa (Mimosa strigillosa), a new drought-resistant species in the southeastern United States." Resources Conservation and Recycling 21.3 (1997): 175-184.

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ISSN: 0921-3449
DOI: 10.1016/S0921-3449(97)00034-7

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