First, the basic introduction of Mimosa Leguminosae perennial herbs or subshrubs. Its leaves will close immediately when touched by external force, hence the name mimosa. It is a low herbaceous plant, native to tropical South America, and now widely distributed in tropical areas all over the world. Like warm and humid, low requirements for soil, strong vitality and fast growth. Mimosa is a straight-rooted plant with few fibrous roots, which is suitable for propagation by sowing, but not for cutting or ramet propagation.

Second, what does the mimosa look like? Its leaves are unique, with lobules 10-20 pairs, each of which is alternate. The leaf shape is stipules lanceolate, linear and oblong, with a length of about 5- 10 mm, and the leaves are palmately arranged like feathers. When the feather and leaflet are touched, the leaf will contract and then droop.

Flowers: Flowers are spherical heads with a diameter of about 1cm, solitary or 2-3 in leaf axils. The flowers are pale pink or white, the corolla is bell-shaped and the style is filiform. The flowering period is usually March 3- 10/October.

Pod: Pod is oblong, relatively flat and slightly curved. The length is about 1-2cm and the width is about 5 mm. Pods will fall off at maturity. The fruiting period is usually in May-11month.

Third, Mimosa seed pictures