Prairie mimosa
Desmanthus leptolobus
About
Desmanthus leptolobus, known as prairie mimosa, prairie bundleflower or slenderlobe bundleflower, is a flowering plant of the genus Desmanthus. It is native to Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas and has spread to Missouri and New Mexico. It is often locally abundant over large expanses of rolling prairie.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Prairie mimosa can be used to enhance local ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species. Its presence in prairie regions helps maintain soil health and supports the overall biodiversity of these areas.
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In the kitchen
Prairie mimosa is not eaten by humans. Instead, it plays a role in its ecosystem, supporting local wildlife and contributing to the health of prairie landscapes.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Desmanthus leptolobus
- Slug
- desmanthus-leptolobus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Desmanthus
- Species
- leptolobus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5264595
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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