Fragrant Mimosa is a thorny, low-growing native shrub of dry rocky slopes in Texas and New Mexico, producing fragrant pink powder-puff flowers in spring. It is not related to the invasive tree mimosa but is a native member of the legume family. The flowers attract specialist bees and butterflies, and the seeds are eaten by quail.
Best time to see a Fragrant Mimosa
The best time to see a Fragrant Mimosa is March–April, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,881 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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