Desmanthus illinoensis Prairie mimosa (Leguminosae)

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Desmanthus illinoensis
Prairie mimosa
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The Desmanthus illinoensis plant species is found in N. America - Ohio to N. Dakota, New Mexico to Mississippi. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Prairie mimosa. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. brachylobus. Acuan illinoensis. (Michx.)Kuntze.

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Latin Name:  Desmanthus illinoensis
Common Name:  Prairie mimosa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Michx.)MacMill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Prairies, river banks and fields[222, 235].

Propagation Notes: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer. If you have sufficient seed then it is probably worthwhile sowing some in situ in mid to late spring.

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