Flower Data from Mimosa Pods

by Bob Harms 

M. texana

M. aculeaticarpa

Mimosa flowers persist as the pod emerges and develops. Although the pod causes some tearing of the corolla of M. texana, evidence of the united petals sufficient for a positive distinction from M. borealis is generally preserved - as can be noted in the pictures on this page. The pubescence of the emerging pods of M. texana is striking, and should contrast with a glabrous pod surface of M. borealis at that stage.

Flowers on a Full-sized Green Pod

M. texana	M. borealis

Flowers on an Older Pod

M. texana