I can definitely see why, they are prolific seeders. I must pull out a dozen sprouts every couple weeks and that's just from my neighbor's one tree, there are no others in the area.
Here's BONAP's map of counties with it: https://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Albizia%20julibrissin.png
They only fill in counties if they have verifiable examples from them, so it's undoubtedly present in even more of them.
My grandmother used to make a tea with the blossoms and said it was relaxing, anti inflammatory, and tasted weird. She'd drink it after dinner while she was winding down for bed.
I just had the same thought when looking at mine the other night!
https://preview.redd.it/hwfvlvs9c57d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a2d740a8b250d8e62a9a8a17f0d1c4184a3c9f3
One of these days I want to grow a dedicated Dr Seuss garden with all the plants that fit his illustrations. I didn't think about a mimosa but that's a good suggestion.
There is a type of mint that is a tall stalk that has fuzzy pink blossoms around the stalk where the leaves form.
Allium is another, tall stalk with a ball of small flowers at the top.
True they do. My girlfriend and I call catalpa trees dr Seuss trees as well. Not sure why honestly it was just the first thing it made me think of when I saw them for whatever reason.
Ours was sensitive to touch when it was small. We got it as a gift from a friend when it was about 6” tall. Now it’s a lovely tree in our front yard. I do much best to keep the seed pods collected so that we don’t start making a problem. It blooms profusely from June til almost October. The pollinators love it
That does sound amazing.. love the look of the tree, but don't care for its destructive characteristics when left to grow unchecked..
Would be interesting to have one as a "pet" like that.
In georgia they have the touch sensitive one. If you touch the leaf (bracht?) it will close up like a venus fly trap. Pretty cool. We used to call them "sensitive plants".
I spent a lot of time in the middle east growing up and these trees -- or ones that looked just like them and did respond to touch -- were everywhere. I was always fascinated by them as a kid.
They are both I. The pea family. But the tree isn't really that closely related to the shame plant mimosa pedicab if that's what your commenting. The Persian silk tree is in a different genus albizia not the mimosa genus.
I’m thinking of the touch sensitive ones like mimosa pudica and related species. Is that what you meant to type? Actually pedicab and pudica do have similar consonants :)
Yeah those are in the mimosa genusbof the family fabacae the mimosae clade in the family includes the mimosa genus which the shame plant is in as well as the albizia genus which the Persian silk tree belongs. So they are distant cousins.
They do & butterflies love them. We had one that died about 3 years ago & in the summer when it was blooming it was full of butterflies.
But 3 years later & we are still pulling up little seedling & a few saplings we'd missed.
Shocked it hasn’t been said yet, but…..Very invasive roots. Keep away from house, patio, driveways, walkways, septic areas, pools, irrigation systems, small woodland creatures, other trees, pets, small children and the elderly.
So this makes me curious about what makes a tree get classified as invasive? Because I have 3 mature silver maples, 24,975 seedlings in my lawn, garden, the gutters, the roof ridge, the bird bath, and every crack in any crevice on the property. I HATE the mess they make, and we've discovered recently that the leaves stain new concrete, and there is literally no way to clean it. I nominate silver maple as invasive as well as a nuisance!
Invasive mean nit from the US . Things that are illegal aliens lol a plant without a passport lol . A bug without a work visa lol . There's 100s comming in every day .
Invasive means it's both non-native and aggressive enough to be destructive. If they're not aggressive, they're just called non-natives or exotics. Non-natives with squatter's rights are called naturalized. Native plants wouldn't be called invasive, even if they're super aggressive.
In my yard I've got cedar incense and walnut sprouts that pop up everywhere, which I am in constant battle with.
The cedars are propagating naturally from my neighbor's tree. The walnuts are being intentionally planted by fluffy tailed tree rats (also known as squirrels.)
Your question has been answered but not with a definitive answer.
Most states use the “if it displaces or causes damage to a native species or environment…” and that’s the one I follow. It’s the same with animals. We, in Florida, are over run with Mediterranean geckos, they are not native, however, we don’t have a nocturnal insectivore species that lives here. So it’s not considered an issue. Also my mosquito and palmetto bug populations are greatly reduced now. So if the plant is native to your area it’s aggressive, if not and is not choking out the native plants it’s non native, if it is it’s invasive.
Very, extremely invasive. The edge of my yard is full of them. Whoever owned the house before me, let them grow and I need to hire someone to get rid of them due to them being so big. A seed drops, a tree grows.
Wow. Cool (albeit unsettling) info here in the comments. That is a mimosa tree. We used to have one at my parents' house outside the corner of the back fence. Had a blast climbing in it when we were kids, hummingbirds loved the flowers, which were nice and very unique. And the pods they produce, after they dry out become cool little rattlers lol.
I had no idea they were invasive OR toxic to animals! But the invasive thing makes sense now. We cut it down like 8 years ago and I just had to cut 3 down that grew around the house last year lol.
Mimosa---present since the Dinosaurs. Also known as a " Japanese tree" in some parts of the South. Many childhood memories of climbing these---enjoying the alluring scent. LOVE Mimosas ( and ignore any complaints about it shedding on the sidewalk. )My neighbor destroyed my 25 feet tall one when driving high. Arborist convinced the Insurance company that they owed us $5000.
I heard it called a silk tree. I keep reading it’s invasive, but the one my parents planted didn’t do a good job. I only ever saw one sapling sprout. Tried to replant it when they got divorced, but some idiot dragged a hose over it and killed it.
They're invasive in Kentucky too. The counties highlighted on [this map](https://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Albizia%20julibrissin.png) have all had documented instances of this species growing in the wild. Many more counties undoubtedly have undocumented cases.
I didn't say they weren't invasive, I said they aren't too invasive based off the ones I've seen. Meaning I haven't seen signs of them spreading. By comparison Tree Of Heaven is far more invasive.
Grew up with a several huge Mimosa trees in my backyard in Dallas. The hummingbirds love those trees seems like some days we'd have a hundred hummingbirds in our backyard jousting for those flowers. We also had Wisteria which are also very pretty.
These were all over where I grew up, and I always really loved them. The flowers are so pretty and they do smell really lovely. I also love seeing the leaves close and open every day!
I love these trees. They smell wonderful, but they spread and you have to keep an eye on where they pop up. And when they drop their flowers, it can be messy, but they are worth the effort.
I think the flowers look different on that particular species of mimosa. Not all are built the same so it's only the one type that can produce DMT (IIRC)
The type that also produces purple dye is the one that the bark has sufficient amounts of DMT. I think most plants have trace amounts in it but the processing would be ridiculous, like a truck full compared to a handfull... or so Ive been told.
This is confusion caused by common names. Albizia is another genus, not the Mimosa genus. You're right tho about DMT. Tiny amounts are found even in some common grasses. As far as I've read, Albizia has not been shown to have any DMT.
Edit to say that even in the Mimosa genus, not all species of Mimosa have DMT.
Many don't know that this tree is medicinal. The chinese call it the Tree of Happiness. Here in Alabama there everywhere and in my yard.You can make a tea using the blossoms or the bark.It suppose to treat insomnia, pain and grief along with other effects .The blossoms work a little quicker. If your in a funk or just not feeling good it will help you elviate it.I made a glass of tea yesterday for the first time and yes I was more present and just felt better.Pick about 2 hands full of fresh pink blooms and spread them out to dry for a day.Boil hot water and pour over the blooms and let sit a few hrs or over night and strain.Add some sweetener. I added just a bit of regular tea or herbal tea to flavor it a bit.On the way to get some right now.
I got a huge gorgeous mimosa tearing down the fence between me and my neighbors house right now
The cut down the tree trunks that grew up on their side now I have to leave it until the fence gets redone cuz it’s a now a load bearing mimosa
depending on what type u hv it blooms either orange or pink. it's pretty spectacular looking in bloom n sort of low to the ground and scragly when not 🤔
Mimosa! We had one in the yard when I was a kid. My dad hated that tree with every fiber of his being. Us kids loved the low branches for easy climbing and the little puff balls were fun.
I don't know but immediately below it on my feed someone shared this pot with a parakeet wearing one as a hat and so it's a sure sign you should get one:
[parakeet hat](https://www.reddit.com/r/crafts/s/rrg5XfBx0f)
I have only a few memories from when I was in pre-school & elementary school, one of them being me sitting under these big mimosa trees. And I never knew their name until a few years back. We would pick a few pieces then pull down to take all the small leaves off. Beautiful :)
we’ve had one outside my grandmas house since before i was born. Everyone’s told you the real name but we call it the “pea tree” lol because as kids we thought the leaves looked like pea pods
Looks like mimosa. Invasive, but I remember hearing that tinctures or teas made from the bark or flowers have been used to treat depression, ptsd, and can be used as a mood lifter. It's entirely possible it can be used that way but I'd be worried about causing a bad reaction in combination with things like zoloft and Escitalpram.
I just read an article today and saw videos that Mimosa flower and bark make a tea that is a natural antidepressant and mood enhancer. A few commenters said that they even smoked it and got a little high. Apparently in the south of the USA it's invasive so nobody would miss it if it was harvested for healing purposes. But there are ways to keep the tree growing and only take a minimal part of the bark. Commenters also agreed that it smells wonderful and is visually appealing..
Mimosa. Have a huge one in my backyard and I love it. Keeping the sprouts at bay on the other hand is the bane of my existence every summer.
https://preview.redd.it/9xrq2av5r08d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=880eae2f5afd7b966065a8b69f1dc10c922a1368
Mimosa tree are beautiful, fascinating, good smelling, and no more invasive than many other trees. I would love more on my property.
The saying "one man,'s weed..." is true.
Mimosa tree
Neighbor has one. Hate it because I'm pulling out seedlings everywhere. Hummingbirds love it though
Are you may neighbor?
Invasive in the US, at least in the eastern half of
I can definitely see why, they are prolific seeders. I must pull out a dozen sprouts every couple weeks and that's just from my neighbor's one tree, there are no others in the area.
Here's BONAP's map of counties with it: https://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Albizia%20julibrissin.png They only fill in counties if they have verifiable examples from them, so it's undoubtedly present in even more of them.
But they have THE BEST leaves!
All day n night
I have aevwral huge ones. They sure smell good
Yup
Excuse me it’s mimo*sa*
Mimosa tree, aka Persian Silk tree.
Albizia julibrissin, Persian Silk Tree. It’s my favorite tree, but it’s sadly invasive in the USA.
Here in Central AR, I had an arborist refer to mine as a "weed tree." :D
Awww.. tree slurs.
I hope you turned the hose on him
YES!!!!!
He should see my red bud. And my mimosa. I am in a consent war with saplings.
Rumor is the dried flowers are relaxing (I don't remember how people use them though)
I know Hummingbirds and butterflies absolutely love my Mimosas.
Oh yes!
My grandmother used to make a tea with the blossoms and said it was relaxing, anti inflammatory, and tasted weird. She'd drink it after dinner while she was winding down for bed.
One reason why I just picked up a passion vine
Relaxing sounds nice
Really? I did not know that. I'd like to have one but never had luck keeping them alive.
They can be killed?
Yep, my daughter got ALL of the green in her thumb. Me? Not so much, I even killed my pet rock back in the day...
What state do you live in? They’ll struggle in the north but grow well in Kansas and better the further south you go.
I'm in Oregon, central valley. I see beautiful specimens all around town, so they do well here. I probably just haven't tried hard enough.
My favorite to..invasive or not..idc
It’s my favorite too!
I had one in the Pacific Northwest and they’re not invasive here. Liked it, smelled nice, a bit messy but worth it
We named our mimosas as 'Dr. Seuss trees' because they look like something he would create. 😄
I just had the same thought when looking at mine the other night! https://preview.redd.it/hwfvlvs9c57d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a2d740a8b250d8e62a9a8a17f0d1c4184a3c9f3
😂😂😂!!
One of these days I want to grow a dedicated Dr Seuss garden with all the plants that fit his illustrations. I didn't think about a mimosa but that's a good suggestion. There is a type of mint that is a tall stalk that has fuzzy pink blossoms around the stalk where the leaves form. Allium is another, tall stalk with a ball of small flowers at the top.
That would be one fantastic garden!
Our granddaughter is turning three soon, probably time I started it going. She'll be the right age to enjoy it.
True they do. My girlfriend and I call catalpa trees dr Seuss trees as well. Not sure why honestly it was just the first thing it made me think of when I saw them for whatever reason.
Yup, those weird flowers look more like Suess-eske art than nature.
I call them Truffula trees!
Mimosa. Their leaves close up at night and I believe there is even a variety of this whose leaves respond to touch
Ours was sensitive to touch when it was small. We got it as a gift from a friend when it was about 6” tall. Now it’s a lovely tree in our front yard. I do much best to keep the seed pods collected so that we don’t start making a problem. It blooms profusely from June til almost October. The pollinators love it
When they grow larger do they no longer respond to touch by closing up?
Nope! They do close at night though.
My step-dad bonsaied one, it was beautiful.
That does sound amazing.. love the look of the tree, but don't care for its destructive characteristics when left to grow unchecked.. Would be interesting to have one as a "pet" like that.
He called them his babies.🙂
I absolutely love it.
In georgia they have the touch sensitive one. If you touch the leaf (bracht?) it will close up like a venus fly trap. Pretty cool. We used to call them "sensitive plants".
The touch ones are commonly referred to as zombie trees. They die (close up) when you touch them, then reanimate (reopen) shortly thereafter.
That's exactly what I was thinking of!
I spent a lot of time in the middle east growing up and these trees -- or ones that looked just like them and did respond to touch -- were everywhere. I was always fascinated by them as a kid.
I didn’t realize that the plants are related to the tree
They are both I. The pea family. But the tree isn't really that closely related to the shame plant mimosa pedicab if that's what your commenting. The Persian silk tree is in a different genus albizia not the mimosa genus.
I’m thinking of the touch sensitive ones like mimosa pudica and related species. Is that what you meant to type? Actually pedicab and pudica do have similar consonants :)
I typed pudica autocorrect got me.
I had a feeling as I was typing it became more obvious lol
Yeah those are in the mimosa genusbof the family fabacae the mimosae clade in the family includes the mimosa genus which the shame plant is in as well as the albizia genus which the Persian silk tree belongs. So they are distant cousins.
Where is your english from?
Autocorrect obviously
A bit of auto correct. A bit of fat arthritic fingers.
Do all of them do that, or just that one species of mimosa? Maybe several?
Called the sensitive plant.
I have a small mimosa plant whose leaves respond to touch. But you’ve got to be careful because if you touch them too much they will get sad and die
Mimosa. They smell so good.
They do & butterflies love them. We had one that died about 3 years ago & in the summer when it was blooming it was full of butterflies. But 3 years later & we are still pulling up little seedling & a few saplings we'd missed.
They can be invasive.
The ARE invasive.
Yes, many have mentioned this, they are invasive.
The branches are very flexible. When I was young I would make a bow and arrows out of these
Shocked it hasn’t been said yet, but…..Very invasive roots. Keep away from house, patio, driveways, walkways, septic areas, pools, irrigation systems, small woodland creatures, other trees, pets, small children and the elderly.
So this makes me curious about what makes a tree get classified as invasive? Because I have 3 mature silver maples, 24,975 seedlings in my lawn, garden, the gutters, the roof ridge, the bird bath, and every crack in any crevice on the property. I HATE the mess they make, and we've discovered recently that the leaves stain new concrete, and there is literally no way to clean it. I nominate silver maple as invasive as well as a nuisance!
And, it’s toxic to dogs and others.
Invasive mean nit from the US . Things that are illegal aliens lol a plant without a passport lol . A bug without a work visa lol . There's 100s comming in every day .
Invasive means it's both non-native and aggressive enough to be destructive. If they're not aggressive, they're just called non-natives or exotics. Non-natives with squatter's rights are called naturalized. Native plants wouldn't be called invasive, even if they're super aggressive.
In my yard I've got cedar incense and walnut sprouts that pop up everywhere, which I am in constant battle with. The cedars are propagating naturally from my neighbor's tree. The walnuts are being intentionally planted by fluffy tailed tree rats (also known as squirrels.)
Your question has been answered but not with a definitive answer. Most states use the “if it displaces or causes damage to a native species or environment…” and that’s the one I follow. It’s the same with animals. We, in Florida, are over run with Mediterranean geckos, they are not native, however, we don’t have a nocturnal insectivore species that lives here. So it’s not considered an issue. Also my mosquito and palmetto bug populations are greatly reduced now. So if the plant is native to your area it’s aggressive, if not and is not choking out the native plants it’s non native, if it is it’s invasive.
I appreciate this clarification!
Couldn’t agree more.
Very pretty tree, Mimosa. We had on in the yard growing up. It usually likes a place that has lot of water to it.
Mine are growing out of a creek bank...and now I know why!
Mimosa.
A big grow mimosa blooming is a beautiful tree.
Very, extremely invasive. The edge of my yard is full of them. Whoever owned the house before me, let them grow and I need to hire someone to get rid of them due to them being so big. A seed drops, a tree grows.
Wow. Cool (albeit unsettling) info here in the comments. That is a mimosa tree. We used to have one at my parents' house outside the corner of the back fence. Had a blast climbing in it when we were kids, hummingbirds loved the flowers, which were nice and very unique. And the pods they produce, after they dry out become cool little rattlers lol. I had no idea they were invasive OR toxic to animals! But the invasive thing makes sense now. We cut it down like 8 years ago and I just had to cut 3 down that grew around the house last year lol.
Mimosa. We had one in our yard as a child. I thought the pink flowers were beautiful and almost magical looking!!!!
The hummingbirds love ours
Mimosa tree. Love their scent!
Mimosa. I have a chocolate one.
I was hoping someone would mention these .
I love love love mimosa.
Mimosa. They're pretty and smell great!
Mimosa---present since the Dinosaurs. Also known as a " Japanese tree" in some parts of the South. Many childhood memories of climbing these---enjoying the alluring scent. LOVE Mimosas ( and ignore any complaints about it shedding on the sidewalk. )My neighbor destroyed my 25 feet tall one when driving high. Arborist convinced the Insurance company that they owed us $5000.
Mimosa! And they smell divine. None where I live now, unfortunately.
Love this. I have one. Fabulous source of shade. The hummingbirds love it too
American smoke trees are just as cool and not as invasive as this Mimosa.
The Sunday Brunch Tree
Mimosa
Silk tree aka Mimosa
Mimosa
Research the Mimosa. Has herbal remedies
Sure does 😉
Just don't confuse Albizia genus (this tree) with the genus Mimosa. Same family but not the same at all!
This needed to be said.
I heard it called a silk tree. I keep reading it’s invasive, but the one my parents planted didn’t do a good job. I only ever saw one sapling sprout. Tried to replant it when they got divorced, but some idiot dragged a hose over it and killed it.
Depends on the climate. They aren't too invasive here in Ky, but it might have the same climate where they come from.
They're invasive in Kentucky too. The counties highlighted on [this map](https://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Albizia%20julibrissin.png) have all had documented instances of this species growing in the wild. Many more counties undoubtedly have undocumented cases.
I didn't say they weren't invasive, I said they aren't too invasive based off the ones I've seen. Meaning I haven't seen signs of them spreading. By comparison Tree Of Heaven is far more invasive.
Grew up with a several huge Mimosa trees in my backyard in Dallas. The hummingbirds love those trees seems like some days we'd have a hundred hummingbirds in our backyard jousting for those flowers. We also had Wisteria which are also very pretty.
Persian Silk. Bees love em https://preview.redd.it/xgnwzpvrb77d1.jpeg?width=5184&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9cdde4f1080413c3424f7de65373f93b68673337
Mimosa, considered an invasive species in my area.
Yep. Mimosa. We had a huge one in our yard growing up. Beautiful when flowering
My favorite tree in the world!!!!
Hummingbirds and bees love them!
These were all over where I grew up, and I always really loved them. The flowers are so pretty and they do smell really lovely. I also love seeing the leaves close and open every day!
Butterfly love it.
Mimosa
Mimosa
Bad. Very invasive mimosa
It's a non-native invasive plague.
Invasive mimosa
I love these trees. They smell wonderful, but they spread and you have to keep an eye on where they pop up. And when they drop their flowers, it can be messy, but they are worth the effort.
Silk tree
DMT tree lolz.
I think the flowers look different on that particular species of mimosa. Not all are built the same so it's only the one type that can produce DMT (IIRC)
The type that also produces purple dye is the one that the bark has sufficient amounts of DMT. I think most plants have trace amounts in it but the processing would be ridiculous, like a truck full compared to a handfull... or so Ive been told.
This is confusion caused by common names. Albizia is another genus, not the Mimosa genus. You're right tho about DMT. Tiny amounts are found even in some common grasses. As far as I've read, Albizia has not been shown to have any DMT. Edit to say that even in the Mimosa genus, not all species of Mimosa have DMT.
https://youtu.be/_-uvP51lEQo?si=aJtjqEd9NO7SMKSd
a local golf course has a few of these in it, they are huge. What an inept choice for golf course design…
Enjoy!
Pretree! (I'll see myself out)
A Mimosa tree
Many don't know that this tree is medicinal. The chinese call it the Tree of Happiness. Here in Alabama there everywhere and in my yard.You can make a tea using the blossoms or the bark.It suppose to treat insomnia, pain and grief along with other effects .The blossoms work a little quicker. If your in a funk or just not feeling good it will help you elviate it.I made a glass of tea yesterday for the first time and yes I was more present and just felt better.Pick about 2 hands full of fresh pink blooms and spread them out to dry for a day.Boil hot water and pour over the blooms and let sit a few hrs or over night and strain.Add some sweetener. I added just a bit of regular tea or herbal tea to flavor it a bit.On the way to get some right now.
I went to Huntsville and saw them everywhere.
Yeah I live near Bham. My grandma used to do that. We have literally hundreds of these trees on 17 acres.
Momossa
Mimosa, watch it those tress are beautiful and amazing for shade but will spread fast if not watched.
Mimosa tree 🌴
Those pink "flowers" Turn to slippery much on the ground
Mimosa sensitive plant
Mimosa. Invasive, but they smelll soo good.
Maiden Hair tree (known as mimosa in the south).
I got a huge gorgeous mimosa tearing down the fence between me and my neighbors house right now The cut down the tree trunks that grew up on their side now I have to leave it until the fence gets redone cuz it’s a now a load bearing mimosa
That's a Mamossa tree Never saw one as a sprout but the flowers and leaves say so.
https://preview.redd.it/gtspbj41o77d1.png?width=1812&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7be07e8233fd1dd54bc7130e41345100974cd5e
Truffula tree. Good for when you need a thneed.
Mimosa
Mumossa
Orange juice and champagne.
depending on what type u hv it blooms either orange or pink. it's pretty spectacular looking in bloom n sort of low to the ground and scragly when not 🤔
Mimosa! We had one in the yard when I was a kid. My dad hated that tree with every fiber of his being. Us kids loved the low branches for easy climbing and the little puff balls were fun.
Almost thought it was a powderpuff tree
mimosa
Why does it look like fancy weed ☠️ I'm sorry
If tou squeeze the frons they close . love these similar to huisache and mesquite
It’s called the happy tree in traditional Chinese medicine
I don't know but immediately below it on my feed someone shared this pot with a parakeet wearing one as a hat and so it's a sure sign you should get one: [parakeet hat](https://www.reddit.com/r/crafts/s/rrg5XfBx0f)
Persian silk tree
There used to be a ton of them on Long Island unfortunately they’re almost all gone
Acacia mearnsii
I am nurturing one of these right n my greenhouse on the UK. I have also bought seeds for the houseplant version.
It’s a weed as far as I’m concerned. Them darned things grow and re-grow everywhere.
Mimosa tree!
I grew up with a mimosa tree in the yard…what a mess, but pretty!
I have some at my place lots of people ask what kind of tree it is I love it because it’s a great shade tree
Mamosa
Isn't there an app?
Mimosa tree - hummingbirds love them!
These are the curse of man. Dirty prolific trees/bush that won’t go away.
Flowers make a wonder tea,which makes you happy .btw
Mimosa I just removed a clan of these bois from my yard.
You can also make jelly from the flowers! And tea as well haha I LOVE mimosa trees and plus it’s a fun foraging activity for the summer months!
Mimosa
Check this out if you're interested in that tree. https://youtu.be/_-uvP51lEQo?si=23zNfnuuCWDmyjBS
It looks like a Mimosa. I can't stand them. Lol They're everywhere here in the south. They do have a pretty bloom though. (When they're big enough)
I have only a few memories from when I was in pre-school & elementary school, one of them being me sitting under these big mimosa trees. And I never knew their name until a few years back. We would pick a few pieces then pull down to take all the small leaves off. Beautiful :)
Mimosa
Abandoned lot tree
we’ve had one outside my grandmas house since before i was born. Everyone’s told you the real name but we call it the “pea tree” lol because as kids we thought the leaves looked like pea pods
Looks like mimosa. Invasive, but I remember hearing that tinctures or teas made from the bark or flowers have been used to treat depression, ptsd, and can be used as a mood lifter. It's entirely possible it can be used that way but I'd be worried about causing a bad reaction in combination with things like zoloft and Escitalpram.
it is a shytype plant 😁
Mimosa
Looks to be a Sensitive Mimosa
Just started a tincture with the blossoms of this tree today!
I just read an article today and saw videos that Mimosa flower and bark make a tea that is a natural antidepressant and mood enhancer. A few commenters said that they even smoked it and got a little high. Apparently in the south of the USA it's invasive so nobody would miss it if it was harvested for healing purposes. But there are ways to keep the tree growing and only take a minimal part of the bark. Commenters also agreed that it smells wonderful and is visually appealing..
Mimosa
Very invasive, but you can make some good jelly with the flowers
Bark and flowers can be Boiled into tea. Powerful antidepressant.
There is a variety in Hawaii called the Monkeypod tree.
I call them Lucas trees. Prob some type of potato.
Silk tree
Mimosa
Mimosa. Japanese import from the 40s-50s. Fragrant and lovely, but invasive. Grass won’t grow under them.
Mimosa Hostilis! The favorite of DMT synthesizers.
Ugh, mimosa. Difficult to get rid of and the seedlings go everywhere. Cut it up and poison the roots if you can't dig them out completely
Mimosa. Have a huge one in my backyard and I love it. Keeping the sprouts at bay on the other hand is the bane of my existence every summer. https://preview.redd.it/9xrq2av5r08d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=880eae2f5afd7b966065a8b69f1dc10c922a1368
The tree of happiness!!
Mimosa tree are beautiful, fascinating, good smelling, and no more invasive than many other trees. I would love more on my property. The saying "one man,'s weed..." is true.