Littleleaf sensitive-briar

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Mimosa microphylla, commonly called littleleaf sensitive-briar, eastern sensitive-briar, or little leaf mimosa, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is a perennial herb native to North America, where it is found primarily in the southeastern United States. Its typical natural habitat is in dry woodlands and forests, although it can also be found in disturbed areas.

• It belongs to the Fabaceae family. ^iNaturalist
• USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) / a vine with a perennial life cycle. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 13 states. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• NatureServe lists it as native to Alabama and Mississippi. ^NatureServe
• In Georgia, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in April–August. ^iNaturalist
• In Alabama, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in May–August. ^iNaturalist
• iNaturalist has 1,074 research-grade sightings of it in Georgia, ranking #85 among the 111 flowers on our Georgia list. ^iNaturalist
• iNaturalist has 661 research-grade sightings of it in Alabama, ranking #91 among the 111 flowers on our Alabama list. ^iNaturalist
• iNaturalist has 319 research-grade sightings of it in Mississippi, ranking #83 among the 110 flowers on our Mississippi list. ^iNaturalist