Mimosaceae

  • Family

    Mimosaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Mimosaceae

  • Description

    Number of genera: 50-60

    Number of species: 3,000

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in arid or semi-arid climates; only a few species extend into distinctly temperate climates.

  • Floras and Monographs

    Mimosaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.