Genus Mimosa
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Short etymology:
Gk. mimos = a mimic. The plant is sensitive to light, heat and movement. When touched, this ‘sensitive plant’ will collapse its long, thin leaves in unison as if wilted. Each leaf ‘mimics’ the other.
Scientific name:
Mimosa L.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 516-523 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Mimosa pigra
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown