The mimosa can be planted or transmitted by animals. Interestingly, the seeds can be dormant for years before it grows. I took this photo this morning on a neighborhood walk. It is a beautiful and interesting specimen.
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Monday, June 10, 2013
The Mimosa - Not the one you drink at brunch.
Originally from China, Mimosa or Silk tree was introduced to the United States in 1745 and cultivated since the 18th century primarily for use as an ornamental. Mimosa remains a popular ornamental because of its fragrant and showy flowers. Due to its ability to grow and reproduce along roadways and disturbed areas, and its tendency to readily establish after escaping from cultivation, mimosa is considered a Category II invasive by Florida’s Exotic Pest Plant Council. (from http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu)
The mimosa can be planted or transmitted by animals. Interestingly, the seeds can be dormant for years before it grows. I took this photo this morning on a neighborhood walk. It is a beautiful and interesting specimen.
The mimosa can be planted or transmitted by animals. Interestingly, the seeds can be dormant for years before it grows. I took this photo this morning on a neighborhood walk. It is a beautiful and interesting specimen.
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