Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MIMOSA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 516. 1753.
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TYPE: Mimosa sensitiva Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & Millspaugh, Bahama Fl. 161. 1920.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimosa microphylla | Eastern Sensitive-briar |
Identification Key
1. Plant without prickles
1. Plant with prickles on stems, petioles, or leaf rachis
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2. Pinnae (1)2 pairs, clustered at the apex of the rachis
2. Pinnae 3-12 pairs, diffuse along the rachis
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3. Pinnae usually 8–12; fruit segmented (each segment containing one seed), hispid, 8-12 mm wide
3. Pinnae usually 3–5; fruit unsegmented, prickly, 2-5 mm wide
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4. Secondary venation of the leaflets obscure
4. Secondary venation of the leaflets conspicuous
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||