Giant False Sensitive Plant

Mimosa diplotricha is a species of leguminous woody shrub native to the Neotropics. It is an invasive species and now has a pantropical distribution. It is commonly known as the giant sensitive plant, giant false sensitive plant, or nila grass.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Giant False Sensitive Plant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Mimosa candollei
• Mimosa pigra
• Mimosa berlandieri
• Desmanthus virgatus
• Mimosa somnians

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Mimosa

Species

Mimosa diplotricha

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