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  8. Velvetpod Mimosa

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Velvetpod Mimosa

Mimosa dysocarpa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Mimosa Yellow, Gray Hairstreak, White-marked Tussock Moth, Io Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Montezuma Quail, Gambel's Quail, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Lesser Long-nosed Bat, Ligated Furrow Bee 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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