species 12,760 observations
Sunshine Mimosa
Mimosa strigillosa
Field notes
Supports All
32
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mimosa Yellow, Mimosa Skipper, Gray Hairstreak, White-marked Tussock Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Box Turtle, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
24
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ground cover Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.