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Mimosa distachya v.laxiflora

Arizona Mimosa, garabatillo

Mimosa distachya v.laxiflora
Mimosa distachya v.laxiflora

Life form2, 3: shrub, medium
Habitat: rocky slopes, canyons
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: bipinnate
leaf shape3: oblong or oval
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: purple or magenta or pink
Flowering period2: May to Sept.
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Synonym(s)1: Mimosa laxiflora
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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