Alternate name: Gatuno

Family: Fabaceae, Pea view all from this family

Description Velvet-pod Mimosa is a deciduous shrub with markedly hairy leaves, twigs and pods. Usually 2 ft. tall, the shrub can reach 6 ft. Fragrant, pink or purple flower occur in spikes. Numerous short branches are armed with large thorns.

Habitat Arroyos; brushy hillsides; 3500 to 6500 ft.

Range W. Texas to Arizona, south to Mexico.

Discussion Regular pruning encourages growth of more branches and flowers. Will tolerate partial shade. Drought-tolerant.

Comments Regular pruning encourages growth of more branches and flowers. Will tolerate partial shade. Drought-tolerant.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Flower May - September

Native Distribution W. Texas to Arizona, s. to Mexico

Site Preference Arroyos; brushy hillsides; 3500 to 6500 ft.

Soil Preference Rocky soils.