Mimosa pudica L.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock Herbarium
Plants of Montserrat, W.I.
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Fabaceae	Mimosa pudica L.
det. G. de Gennaro
Montserrat, St. Georges Parrish, Dick Hill.
16°46.132’ N 62° 11.442’ W, elevation ca. 419 m
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BOTANICAL
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Entrance to Hope Trail. Farmland bordering wet forest.
Brush on edge of farmland. Small patch located on side of
trail. Erect herb. Top of leaves forest-green. Bottom of
leaves and petioles red. Perianth dark pink to fuchsia.
Stamens pale pink to white. Leaves “sensitive” and close up
when disturbed.
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Coll.: G. de Gennaro and T. Driscoll 9 May 21, 2019
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