sunshine mimosa
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sunshine mimosa
Mimosa strigillosa
The sunshine mimosa is a cheerful flower that loves to soak up the sun! Its fluffy pink blooms look like little pom-poms and attract butterflies and bees, making it a happy spot in gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The sunshine mimosa is a low-growing plant with delicate, fern-like green leaves. It has distinctive fluffy, spherical flowers that are vibrant pink to purplish. Its spreading habit forms a soft, dense groundcover, unlike taller mimosa species.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusMimosa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know some people call it a 'tickle-me plant' because its leaves react to a gentle touch?
Its fuzzy pink flowers look like tiny exploding stars when they bloom in the sun!
The sunshine mimosa's delicate leaves fold up tightly every evening to 'sleep' for the night!
This tough plant can grow a super long taproot deep into the soil to find precious water!
Special abilities
Ability
Sensitive Touch
Sunshine mimosa can rapidly fold its feathery leaves inward when touched, helping it deter hungry critters or protect itself from harsh conditions.
Ability
Soil Power-Up
Sunshine mimosa has special root nodules that can convert nitrogen from the air into plant food, enriching the soil for itself and neighbors.
Ability
Ground Hugger
Sunshine mimosa has a creeping, spreading growth habit that helps it quickly cover and stabilize soil, preventing erosion on slopes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 60-180 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
feeds on the flower nectar
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
grazes on its leaves and stems
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
collects nectar from its blooms
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle when touching plants, and wash your hands after playing outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is sunshine mimosa?
5-30 cm
How wide does sunshine mimosa spread?
60-180 cm
How big are the flowers on sunshine mimosa?
1-2 cm
When does sunshine mimosa bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is sunshine mimosa edible?
No
Is sunshine mimosa toxic?
None
What is sunshine mimosa's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is sunshine mimosa pollinated?
Insect
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