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Mimosa pudica

Photo by Tamarac Denis
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29.061, -95.2682

Field Notes

Description:

Sensitive to touch, no flower present

Habitat:

Grassy area that is occasionally mowed between freshwater slough and wooded area, Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.

Notes:

Second photo shows leaves after touch.

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Comments (1)
KerryHawkins
I had the same spotting in Australia!!! Cool plant eh!

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Texas Mid-coast Wildlife & Plants
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PublishedApril 15, 2013

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