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Difference between Albizzia and Mimosa

Gustavo Fring
2020-07-17 09:21:05
Plant differentiation: the height of Albizzia tree is high, up to 16 meters; the height of Mimosa is up to 1 meter. Leaf differentiation: the single leaf of Albizzia is too large, 6-12 mm in length, not closed; the single leaf of Mimosa is 5-10 mm in length, which will close when touched. Flower differentiation: Acacia fan-shaped inflorescence, the flower color is pink; Mimosa head, the color is light pink.

I. differences in plants

Albizzia tree is a deciduous tree, high in height, up to 16 meters, the top of the tree to expand outward, just out of the new branch with the same twigs.

Mimosa is a herbaceous plant, so the plant is smaller, the highest height is only 1 meter.

2. The difference of leaves

The single leaf of the acacia tree is larger, with a length of 6 to 12 mm. If the leaf touches, it will not close.

Mimosa's leaf shape is linear or oblong, the length of a single leaf is 5 to 10 mm, according to the name, its leaves will close when touched.

Acacia plant

The difference of flowers

The flower of Albizzia tree has large inflorescence, fan-shaped inflorescence, dark pink flowers, tubular calyx, 3 mm long, and the flowering period is from June to July.

Mimosa has small inflorescence, capitulum, orbicular shape, diameter of about 1 cm, small flower shape, light pink color, florescence from March to October

Acacia plant

Mimosa flower

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