''Mimosa microphylla'', commonly called littleleaf sensitive-briar, eastern sensitive-briar, or little leaf mimosa,
[ is a species of ]flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The term "angiosperm" is derived from the Greek words ('container, vessel') and ('seed'), and refers to those plants th ...
in the legume family (). It is a perennial herb native[ Its typical natural habitat is in dry woodlands and forests, although it can also be found in disturbed areas.][
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Description
''Mimosa microphylla'' is a sprawling vine with a prickly stem. It has compound leaves, with 4-8 pairs of small leaflets per leaf.[ Its leaves are sensitive to touch, and fold together immediately after being disturbed. It produces round heads of purple flowers from June to September.][
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References
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microphylla
Flora of Northern America