Velvetpod Mimosa Mimosa dysocarpa 100 Seeds

Mimosa dysocarpa, commonly known as velvetpod mimosa, is a deciduous shrub native to the arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is recognized for its pink puffball flowers and distinctive velvety seed pods.

🔍 Botanical Description:

Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)

Genus: Mimosa

Species: dysocarpa

🌱 Growth Habit:

Shrub-like, often multi-stemmed.

Height: Typically 1–3 meters (3–10 feet).

Broad, spreading crown; can form thickets in suitable conditions.

🌿 Leaves:

Bipinnately compound: Each leaf has multiple pairs of pinnae, each with numerous tiny leaflets.

Leaflets: Small, narrow, and linear, usually with a soft texture.

Mimics other Mimosa species in its sensitive leaf movement (folding slightly when touched or at night).

🌸 Flowers:

Color: Pink to pink-purple.

Type: Dense, spherical heads of numerous long stamens.

Size: ~1.5 cm (½ inch) across.

Bloom time: Summer to early fall (June–September).

Flowers are fragrant and attractive to pollinators, especially bees.

🌰 Fruit (Seed Pods):

Distinctive feature: Covered in rusty-brown velvety hairs.

Shape: Narrow, often curved or twisted pods, 3–7 cm long.

Mature pods break into segments, each containing a seed.

Velvety surface gives the plant its common name, "velvetpod mimosa."

🌵 Habitat & Range:

Native Range: Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and northern Mexico.

Preferred Habitat: Desert scrub, grasslands, rocky slopes, and canyon edges.

Soil: Well-drained, often gravelly or sandy.

Elevation: Typically found between 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

🔧 Ecological and Practical Uses:

Wildlife: Provides cover and nectar for native bees and other pollinators.

Erosion Control: Sometimes used in habitat restoration for stabilizing soils.

Drought Tolerance: Well-adapted to xeric landscapes and restoration projects in dry regions.