littleleaf sensitive-briar
Namelittleleaf sensitive-briar
Species NameMimosa microphylla
Common Namelittleleaf sensitive-briar
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender branch, thorny
Foliage Typebipinnate compound leaves
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable Featuresdelicate pink spherical flowers, sensitive bipinnate leaves that fold upon touch, thorny stem
Description
This image shows a branch of the littleleaf sensitive-briar (*Mimosa microphylla*) in its natural environment, featuring its characteristic delicate bipinnate leaves and fluffy pink spherical flowers. This is a wild plant and not a cultivated bonsai specimen, therefore specific bonsai characteristics like style, age, and container cannot be accurately assessed.
