It is a sprawling, herbaceous plant with alternate leaves. Each leaf is compound with up to 16 pairs of leaflets that fold together when touched. The stem is covered with small recurved prickles. The flowerheads comprise round clusters of numerous pink flowers, each flower only 3 mm (0.12 in) long with exserted stamens. The fruits are also prickly. Flowering occurs from May through September.
Sensitive Briar Care
Mimosa Quadrivalvis
Other names: Fourvalve Mimosa
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Dry
Sunlight
Sun
Soil
Rocky or sandy, dry or well-drained soils
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