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[Mannannan]

From what I understand, the Mimosa closes up to protect the leaves against the massive rainfall of its natural habitat...
Shouldnt think it hurts it too bad if it's a survival treat.

 

[Starman]

Thats also another reason(in reply to mannannan)

 

[Finch]

Isnt mimosa considerd a invasive species?

 

[Spectabilis73]

Quote[/b] (Finch @ June 05 2004,12:56)]Isnt mimosa considerd a invasive species?

the large tree forms. but this is the sensitive plant form...doesnt send up offshoots and only gets a few inches tall (though phil faulisi has grown it to several feet