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Mimosa pudica

Photo by sttweets
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18.3111, -65.8299

Field Notes

Habitat:

Mimosa pudica is native to South America and Central America

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Mimosa pudica

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Comments (5)
sttweets
@SusanEllison It's probably the right season for them.
SusanEllison
I spotted one today on my walks http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6524915
BareFeat
Ashish i have a spotting very similar, duno if you have any clue on it. NO idea what it is.. maybe a touch me not of sorts
Ashish
This plant is defined as small Shrubs, but many count it in herbs or weeds.
Ashish
Nice picture.. I see Red edge of this plant's leafs..!! Please remove Tital name added in Scientific name..!!

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PublishedJune 21, 2011

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