Mimosa Species, Black Mimosa, Catclaw Mimosa, Giant Mimosa, Thorny Sensitive Plant

Mimosapigra

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Mimosa (mim-MOH-suh)
Species
pigra (PY-gruh)
Synonym
Mimosa asperata var. pigra
Mimosa brasiliensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
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negatives
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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2016 | negative

The World Conservation Union has included this species in their list of 100 of the world's worst invasive species, one of only 32 terrest...Read More

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Woodland Park, CO (Zone 4b) | November 2004 | negative

U.S. FEDERALLY LISTED NOXIOUS WEED.
Not allowed for import to the US and not allowed in any interstate or intrastate transportati...Read More

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