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Mimosa

Mimosa pudica

Photo by JosephBullock
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Field Notes

Description:

This pink flower has 360 degrees of thin petals that have rounded tips. You can see that the center is a darker pink. The leaves are fern-like.

Habitat:

These plants grow in lawns in the full sun and with other plants in the shade.

Notes:

The name escapes me.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Ashish
Its world wide spread plant, some credits goes to Portuguese sailors and adventurers like Darwin.
Jonathan Sequeira
Well, we have it in Costa Rica, I was not sure if it is the same in Madagascar,.... I like that plant.
JosephBullock
Thanks for your help! I've been busy and just now was able to add the ID.
Ashish
Yes Jonathan.. Mimosa pudica

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedMay 11, 2011

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