Author | Durazzini | |
Distribution | Throughout the state; possibly in every county.
Native of Asia; in N.A. from CT to IL and UT, south to FL, TX, and CA. | |
Abundance | Frequent to common, except rare on the Outer Banks. Despite it being a reasonably common exotic, it seldom is overly troubling in natural areas. | |
Habitat | Roadsides, persistent at old homesites, fields, meadows, clearings, unused urban lots, pine plantations, sometimes adventive in natural woodlands, forests, and pinelands. Widely planted in yards. | |
Phenology | Flowering May-August. | |
Identification | Mimosa (Tree) is probably familiar to most folks, due to its graceful wide-spreading crown shape and pink pompom flowers. The leaves are large but highly dissected into small leaflets. Fruits are long, dangling pods, green at first, turning brown. | |
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State Rank | SE | |
Global Rank | GNR | |
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USACE-agcp | | |
USACE-emp | | |