About Mimosa quadrivalvis var. nuttallii (DC.) Beard ex Barneby
Scientific Nomenclature
This variety of plant has the scientific name Mimosa quadrivalvis var. nuttallii (DC.) Beard ex Barneby.
Growth Form
It is a sprawling herbaceous plant with alternate compound leaves.
Leaf Structure
Each leaf holds up to 16 pairs of leaflets, which fold together when touched.
Stem Characteristics
Its stem is covered in small, curved backward-pointing prickles.
Flower Structure
It produces round flowerheads made up of many pink individual flowers; each flower is only 3 mm (0.12 in) long, with stamens that extend outside the flower petals.
Fruit Characteristics
Its fruits are also covered in prickles.
Flowering Period
It flowers between May and September.
Broader Species Distribution
The broader species Mimosa quadrivalvis is native to Mexico, Belize, and Puerto Rico.
Habitat
It grows in habitats including glades, open woods, thickets, prairies, and roadsides.
