Mimosa strigillosa
(Powderpuff)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Powderpuff, Sunshine Mimosa, Dwarf Mimosa
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 6 - 10
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: Year Round, where warm
    Status: Native
    Range:

Mimosa strigillosa, or Powderpuff, is native to the southeastern US. It is a perennial that grows in open, disturbed areas, like along railroads, roadsides, in lawns and often in landscaping. It blooms year round, where warm enough, with striking pink flowers like pom-poms.

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