Mimosa microphylla
Species of legume
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Mimosa microphylla, commonly called littleleaf sensitive-briar, eastern sensitive-briar, or little leaf mimosa,[1][2][3] is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is a perennial herb native[4] to North America, where it is found primarily in the southeastern United States.[5][6] Its typical natural habitat is in dry woodlands and forests, although it can also be found in disturbed areas.[5]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Mimosa |
| Species: | M. microphylla |
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Description
Mimosa microphylla is a sprawling vine with a prickly stem. It has compound leaves, with 4-8 pairs of small leaflets per leaf.[5] Its leaves are sensitive to touch, and fold together immediately after being disturbed. they also fold at night, or when the air is cold. the plant produces round heads of purple, anise-scented flowers from June to September.[7] When pollinated, Mimosa microphylla produces toxic bean shaped seedpods that are dispersed by birds.