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Fragrant Mimosa

Mimosa borealis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

The long, slender, intricately-branched stems of this 2-6 ft. deciduous shrub are curving or straight, with small thorns scattered along the branches. Leaves are delicately bipinnate. Sprawling, long-branched thorny shrub with clusters of aromatic flowers. The fragrant, pink flowers occur in soft, dense ball-shaped clusters about 1/2 in. in diameter.

Habitat:

Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard.

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Mimosa borealis

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PublishedMay 12, 2014

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